Seneviratne, A L P de S2014-02-032014-02-032003-07Seneviratne A L P de S. A study of maternal awareness of acute diarrhoeal disease. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health. 2003 Jul-Sept; 32(3): 66-68.http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/150224Objective To determine maternal awareness regarding acute diarrhoeal disease and use of oral rehydration solution (ORS). Method Study was carried out in a suburban family practice on mothers/carers of children, presenting with acute diarrhoea, using an interview-based questionnaire to collect data. Mother's/Carer's knowledge regarding causes and transmission of diarrhoea, use of ORS and its method of preparation, were assessed. Results Knowledge about causative factors and transmission of acute diarrhoea among mothers/carers was poor. Though aware of ORS, a majority prepared it incorrectly.enDiarrheaHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeChildMothersArticle