Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mothers on the use of oral rehydration salts in children with diarrhoea: a cross‐sectional survey in Malaysia

Dujaili, Juman Abdulelah; Blebil, Ali Qais; Jayasinghe, Dilhara; Sivanandan, Nathiya

doi:10.1002/jppr.1696

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“…The majority of respondents in our study were aware of ORS, which is a similar finding to the results of other studies [ 20 , 21 ]. Near half of the mothers interviewed in our study assumed that IV fluids were more effective than ORS in treating dehydration associated with diarrheal illnesses.…”

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Assessment of Maternal Knowledge and Practices Regarding Acute Diarrheal Illnesses in Children in Saudi Arabia: A Tertiary Care Center Survey

Alrafiaah¹,

Albraikan²,

AlJaafari³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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BackgroundDiarrheal illness remains one of the most common causes of death among children specifically those who live in developing countries. Appropriate mothers' knowledge and practice regarding acute diarrhea illness in children can considerably reduce diarrhea-related morbidity and mortality. So, the aim of this study was to evaluate mothers' knowledge and practice regarding acute diarrheal illness in children. MethodThis cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia using a newly developed questionnaire that was distributed to King Abdullah Specialist Children. The calculated sample size was 375. ResultsA total of 375 mothers were included in this study and the majority of them (99%) were Saudis. More than half of the participants (61%) were university graduates. The majority (96.5%) chose previous experience as the main source of information about diarrhea while (40%) chose physician. Most of the mothers (69.6%) believed that teething is the leading cause of diarrheal illness in children. Regarding the treatment, fluid was recognized to be the major treatment for diarrhea as chosen by the mothers. Around (42.7%) of the respondents thought intravenous fluid is more effective than oral rehydration solution (ORS) in treating dehydration associated with diarrheal episodes. ORS was the main type of fluid (74.1%) which was selected by the mothers to be given during the diarrheal episode. ConclusionMothers showed good knowledge and practice overall in regard to acute diarrheal illness in children. However, this study revealed some misconceptions among the caregivers which necessitates more educational sessions to be conducted in the community and during the hospital visit.

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confidence: 91%

Assessment of Maternal Knowledge and Practices Regarding Acute Diarrheal Illnesses in Children in Saudi Arabia: A Tertiary Care Center Survey

Alrafiaah¹,

Albraikan²,

AlJaafari³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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“…Intervention in education may therefore be helpful in dispelling these incorrect assumptions. 13 In accordance with a national study conducted, 40% of mothers were unable to identify the symptoms of dehydration; additionally, 34% of women brought up diarrhea symptoms, including thirst, sunken eyes, reduced salivation, or dry hair, while just 25% of mothers gave their children ORS. 14 In the line of this study, Hanif Z et al 15 also conducted the study to evaluate the parent's degree of awareness, attitudes, and practice about the use of oral rehydration solutions in children who had diarrhea, they reported that 50% of the study subjects were aware regarding benefits of ORS, including its role in preventing dehydration, while finally, they concluded that the mothers exhibited a favorable attitude toward the consumption of ORS to prevent dehydration, but they lacked knowledge about diarrhea and the severity of it.…”

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confidence: 68%

“…Consistently Gupta RK et al 12 concluded that the understanding regarding the manufacture and usage of ORS for the treatment of diarrhea had been inadequate. On the other hand, Dujaili JA et al 13 observed that the mothers have a fair amount of information about diarrhea and ORS, but some difficulties found in the study are alarming, including the use of unclean water in ORS solution production, improper ORS solutions storage, and an absence of awareness of the importance of ORS use. Intervention in education may therefore be helpful in dispelling these incorrect assumptions.…”

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confidence: 72%

Level of Knowledge among Mother’s Uses of ORS Therapy in Diarrhea Under 5 Years of Children

Qureshi¹,

Baloch²,

Kazi³

et al. 2022

PJMHS

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Objective: To determine mothers' knowledge regarding ORS therapy during diarrhea among children, aged under five years. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study and was conducted at the pediatric department of Bilawal Medical College for Boys LUMHS/Jamshoro. The study duration was six months, from March 2021 to August 2021. All the mothers, aged 18 to 40 years, who presented with their children under 5 years old with acute diarrhea and were willing to participate in the study were included. After taking demographic information, interviews were conducted with the mothers, and data was gathered. A self-structured questioner was used to assess the maternal knowledge in terms of diarrhea and its severity, the purpose of ORS, the ORS preparation method, the frequency of use, and the type of ORS. All the data was collected via a study proforma, and SPSS version 26 was used for the data analysis. Results: Children’s mean age was 4.0+2.58 years. Most of the children 60.5% were girls and 38.3% were boys. The majority of women, 43.2%, were educated; 30.9% had a secondary education; 21% had a primary education; and only 4.9% were graduates. Majority of the individuals 75.3% belongs to poor socioeconomic status. Overall, 82.7% of mothers were aware of the severity of diarrhea, 91.4% were aware of ORS, 61.7% believed it was used to prevent water loss, 4.9% believed it prevented salt and water imbalances, and 4.9% believed it was used to prevent diarrhea, while 28.4% were unaware. 69.1% of mothers were aware of the ORS preparation method, but 56.8% had no idea how long ORS should be used for. 49.4% of mothers said ORS should be used slowly at small intervals, few said as per demand; and the remaining had no knowledge. Although regarding types of ORS, most of the mothers 71.6% had no idea. Conclusion: As per the study conclusion, most of the mothers had inadequate knowledge of ORS therapy during diarrhea. Numerous factors, including lower socioeconomic status, maternal illiteracy, caregiver ignorance, and the inability to offer therapy, when necessary, are linked to the severity of disease. Keywords: Diarrhea, ORS, Dehydration, knowledge, Mothers

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“…It is encouraging to observe that most households employ oral rehydration salts (ORS) as the recommended treatment for diarrhea ( Figure 4 ). ORS is widely recognized for its effectiveness in preventing dehydration, a common complication of diarrhea ( 14 , 93 , 94 ). The high usage rates observed in communities such as Anyanui-Atiteti and Anyako indicate a strong acceptance and adherence to this evidence-based practice.…”

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confidence: 99%

Unraveling diarrheal disease knowledge, understanding, and management practices among climate change vulnerable coastal communities in Ghana

Boafo,

Ohemeng,

Ayivor

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionDiarrheal disease is a global public health concern, particularly in low-income countries. In Ghana, widespread issues like inadequate sanitation, unsafe drinking water, malnutrition, and poor hygiene practices contribute to the high incidence of diarrhea. Climate change exacerbates these challenges by increasing the frequency and severity of conditions that spread diarrheal diseases. This study explores households’ knowledge, understanding, and management practices for diarrhea in climate change-vulnerable coastal communities.MethodsThe study is set in Ghana’s central (Mumford, Opetekwei) and eastern (Anyako, Anyanui-Atiteti) coastlines. Using a cross-sectional study design, a structured questionnaire was administered to randomly sampled households (n = 419) to collect quantitative data. The study collected qualitative data from focus group discussions (n = 8), with groups separated into men and women, key informant interviews, and observations of food, water, and sanitation conditions across the studied communities.Results and discussionThe study found significant variations between the studied communities and socio-demographic variables except for the respondents’ gender. Multivariate regression analyses identified significant associations between socio-demographic variables (especially gender and educational status) and perceptions of diarrhea causes. The most used first management action against diarrhea is ‘over-the-counter drugs’, followed by home-made traditional remedies. Significant differences were observed in the usage of management practices across the studied communities. Trust, affordability, and availability were identified as the main factors influencing households’ use of approved pharmaceutical drugs and traditional herbal remedies for managing behavior, with significant differences being observed across communities. The study recommends a multi-sectoral approach, including improved access to regularly flowing, safe water and sanitation facilities, education on preventing diarrhea, and adequate healthcare services. Community-based interventions such as promoting good hygiene practices at homes and community settings such as schools, lorry parks, funeral grounds, and recreational areas can also effectively reduce the burden of diarrhea.

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mothers on the use of oral rehydration salts in children with diarrhoea: a cross‐sectional survey in Malaysia

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References 22 publications

Assessment of Maternal Knowledge and Practices Regarding Acute Diarrheal Illnesses in Children in Saudi Arabia: A Tertiary Care Center Survey

Assessment of Maternal Knowledge and Practices Regarding Acute Diarrheal Illnesses in Children in Saudi Arabia: A Tertiary Care Center Survey

Level of Knowledge among Mother’s Uses of ORS Therapy in Diarrhea Under 5 Years of Children

Unraveling diarrheal disease knowledge, understanding, and management practices among climate change vulnerable coastal communities in Ghana

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