Level of knowledge of mothers (18-35 years of age) of under 5 children regarding ORS therapy

Divasha,; Pasi, Rachna; Ravi, Kumar Satish

doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_853_20

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“…Our findings align with those of another study where the researchers reported a low level of awareness regarding home care for diarrhea, consistent with the relatively limited knowledge observed concerning ORS and home-based diarrhea management 14 . These findings underscore the importance of educational efforts to enhance awareness and knowledge among caregivers, particularly regarding the use of ORS as a vital tool in managing diarrhea effectively and reducing related morbidity and mortality [15][16][17] .…”

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Knowledge of Caretakers about the Use of Oral Rehydration Solutions in Children with Acute Diarrhea

2023

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Background: Diarrhea is known to be the major factor causing morbidity and mortality, especially among pediatric age groups globally. This study was done to assess the knowledge of caretakers regarding the use of oral rehydration solution (ORS) in children with acute diarrhea. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Pediatric Medicine, Children’s Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Multan, Pakistan, from February 2023 to July 2023. We analyzed caretakers of children aged 1-12 years who presented with acute diarrhea that had less than 14 days of duration. Both male and female caretakers, with ages ranging from 25 to 50 years, were included. Knowledge of the formulation of ORS, the process of its preparation, and usage were asked. Participants describing all correct answers about the formulation, preparation, and use of ORS were considered as having knowledge of ORS. Effect modifiers were stratiﬁed, and applying the post-stratification chi-square test, their effects on outcome were observed. A p-value≤0.05 was considered significant. Results: In a total of 240 study participants, the mean age of caretakers was 36.01±8.08 years. There were 23 (9.6%) male and 217 (90.4%) female caretakers. Among caretakers, 79 (32.9%) had knowledge of ORS while 161 (67.1%) did not know ORS. A statistically significant association of knowledge about ORS was found with residential status (p<0.001), socio-economic status (p<0.001), and source of drinking water (p<0.001). Conclusion: This study found that among caretakers of children having acute diarrhea, there was a lack of knowledge regarding ORS use, formulation, and preparation.

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Knowledge of Caretakers about the Use of Oral Rehydration Solutions in Children with Acute Diarrhea

2023

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“…The results of the needs assessment were consistent with other studies. A study showed that 63.34 percent of mothers had little knowledge on ORS therapy (Divasha et al, 2020). The findings of another study indicated lack of competence of mothers in dealing with diarrhoea and diet management due to moderate level of knowledge and practice (Khalili et al, 2013).…”

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Mothers participation in caring for hospitalized children with acute gastroenteritis: A quasi‐experimental study

Nankali,

Cheraghi,

Tehrani

et al. 2023

Nursing Open

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AimsTo identify informational and practical deficits of mothers of hospitalized children with acute gastroenteritis and to determine the effect of intervention on enhancing mothers' participation in providing care.DesignThis study was a two‐group pre‐ and post‐test quasi‐experimental study.MethodsSample size was eighty mothers of hospitalized children younger than 5 years with acute gastroenteritis in each group using consecutive sampling method. Based on the needs assessment, the training and practical demonstration were performed individually in the intervention group. The control group received usual and standard care. The care practice of mothers were observed before and three times after the intervention at a 1‐day interval. The confidence level was 0.95.ResultsAfter intervention, there was a significant increase in the mothers' care practice in the intervention group and a significant difference between the two groups. The participatory care approach could enhance mothers' practice in providing care to the hospitalized children with AGE.

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“…Similar low levels of knowledge and practices of mothers regarding ORS preparation are shown in previous evaluations conducted in similar settings. [ 20 , 21 ]…”

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Assessment of Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) Program in Aspirational Districts of Madhya Pradesh, India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Das,

Singh,

Sakalle

et al. 2023

Indian Journal of Community Medicine

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Context: In 2018, Government of India initiated Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) program having five quarterly structured home visits for children age 3 to 15 months to promote early childhood development. Assess knowledge and practices of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHAs), other health functionaries, and mothers related to HBYC. Cross-sectional evaluation design with ASHAs, AWWs, ANMs, ASHA, and mothers of 3 to 15 month’s children as participants. Material and Methods: Knowledge and practices of 801 ASHAs, 200 other health functionaries, and 787 mothers were assessed on exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, hand washing, iron folic acid (IFA) and oral rehydration solution (ORS) supplementation, danger referral signs in eight aspirational districts of Madhya Pradesh. Results: 88% ASHAs had correct knowledge on ORS, 85% on complementary feeding, 85% on adequacy of IFA, and 47% on danger signs which required child referral. Similarly, 85% of mothers had knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding, 40% mothers knew about complementary feeding, and only 18% knew correct ORS preparation. Statistically significant association was observed between ASHAs home visits and availability of ORS with mothers and their knowledge on correct Initiation of IFA (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Findings of study confirmed majority of health functionaries were aware about roles, responsibilities, and key tasks under HBYC. However, there observed a gap in knowledge transfer by health functionaries and thus inadequate translation of knowledge into practices among mothers on HBYC. This necessitates the need of appropriate actions from health system strengthening to capacity building to accelerate uptake of HBYC program.

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Level of knowledge of mothers (18-35 years of age) of under 5 children regarding ORS therapy

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Knowledge of Caretakers about the Use of Oral Rehydration Solutions in Children with Acute Diarrhea

Knowledge of Caretakers about the Use of Oral Rehydration Solutions in Children with Acute Diarrhea

Mothers participation in caring for hospitalized children with acute gastroenteritis: A quasi‐experimental study

Assessment of Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) Program in Aspirational Districts of Madhya Pradesh, India: A Cross-Sectional Study

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