Knowledge, attitude and practices of oral rehydration therapy among mothers coming to tertiary care centre

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dc.contributor.authorR., Haricharan K.en_US
dc.contributor.authorS., Punithen_US
dc.contributor.authorJ., Harsha P.en_US
dc.contributor.authorR., Gowthamen_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-09-24T07:42:48Z
dc.date.available2020-09-24T07:42:48Z
dc.date.issued2019-01
dc.description.abstractBackground: Diarrhoea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among under-five children. Correct knowledge regarding oral rehydration therapy (ORT) helps prevent morbidity and mortality due to diarrhoea. The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers of under-five children regarding ORT and home management of diarrhoea.Methods: Study period from December 1st, 2017 to December 31st, 2017, total of 200 mothers were enrolled in this study. The data was entered in Microsoft excel sheet and percentages were calculated.Results: 95% of mothers were aware about ORS. ORS was given by parents on own in16%, 55% were advised by doctor. Only 60% knew how to prepare ORS correctly. About 45.7% had used bottle to give ORS and 55.3% used cup and spoon. About 67.9% had knowledge of quantity of ORS to be given during diarrhoea episode. Exclusive breast feeding was practised in 86% of mothers till 6 months of age. Misconceptions about the use of ORS were seen in 60% and more among illiterates. About 21% mothers' felt ORS should be stopped if diarrhoea continues. Only 5% of mothers felt ORS can be given even if child has vomiting. About 9% mothers felt no fluids should be given during diarrhoea.Conclusions: Mothers' knowledge and attitude on use of ORS in diarrhoea need to be improved.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Pediatrics, P. E. S Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationR. Haricharan K., S. Punith, J. Harsha P., R. Gowtham. Knowledge, attitude and practices of oral rehydration therapy among mothers coming to tertiary care centre. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2019 Jan; 6(1): 127-130en_US
dc.identifier.issn2349-3283
dc.identifier.issn2349-3291
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/203856
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMedip Academyen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume6en_US
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20185194en_US
dc.subjectDiarrhoeaen_US
dc.subjectKnowledgeen_US
dc.subjectMothersen_US
dc.subjectORS (Oral Rehydration Solution)en_US
dc.titleKnowledge, attitude and practices of oral rehydration therapy among mothers coming to tertiary care centreen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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