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G O Akpede1, B A Omotara, G D Webb, J O Igene.
Abstract
Awareness and knowledge of oral rehydration therapy (ORT) and preparation abilities of salt-sugar solution (SSS) were investigated by means of focus group discussions and complemented by a structured questionnaire survey of mothers in rural and urban areas of north-eastern Nigeria. ORT awareness was high with some intra-regional variations. Perception of ORT function was, however, grossly unrealistic, with a third to four-fifth of mothers expecting ORT to stop diarrhoea. At least one quarter of mothers lacked adequate SSS preparation abilities and the materials and ingredients required for its preparation. Re-evaluation of the content and method of imparting health education messages in ORT promotion is recommended. Such messages should emphasise the function of ORT. It is also recommended that standardised cups for water, salt and sugar measurements be provided to households as a ready means of ensuring the correct preparation of SSS in the home-based management of diarrhoea.Entities:
Keywords: Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Behavior; Developing Countries; Diarrhea--prevention and control; Diseases; English Speaking Africa; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Family Relationships; Health; Knowledge; Mothers; Nigeria; Oral Rehydration; Parents; Research Report; Treatment; Western Africa
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Year: 1997 PMID： 9661319
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Diarrhoeal Dis Res ISSN： 0253-8768