scholarly journals Attitude of Mothers Toward Home Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children Under Five Years of Age

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Somia I. Bashir, Noora B. Altamimi , Nada R. Alharbi, Amani
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Acute Diarrhea ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Artificial Feeding ◽  
Home Management ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Unfavorable Attitude ◽  
North Western

  A descriptive study conducted in Hail city (north-western Saudi Arabia, has a population of 412.758 according to Ha'il Province in 2010). Study aim to assess knowledge of mother about acute diarrhea in children under five years in Hail city (north-western Saudi Arabia), and to assess the attitude of mothers of home management of acute diarrhea. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 522 mothers of children under five years old whom suffered from diarrhea during the last year were included in the study. Mothers whose children didn’t have diarrhea during the last year were excluded.  Questionnaires were distributed directly to the mothers and through social media. The data were statistically analyzed using SPSS 19 program for Windows. The study started from October 2015 to February 2016, that included 522 mothers, most of the mothers are educated, and half of them were between 21-30 years of age. 37.4% of mothers increase fluid during diarrhea, most of them gives artificial feeding only. Also, half of the children showed sign of dehydration. It’s concluded that considerable number of mothers have unfavorable attitude towards the management of acute diarrhea at home. So, they need health education. 

Attitude of Mothers toward Home Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children under Five Years of Age

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 32-45
Author(s):  
Somia I. Bashir ◽  
Noora B. Altamimi ◽  
Nada R. Alharbi ◽  
Amani F. Alrashidi ◽  
Entesar H. Alshamary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Diarrhea ◽  
Home Management ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five

scholarly journals Prevalence of acute diarrhea and associated factors among children under five in semi-urban areas of northeastern Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarikuwa Natnael ◽  
Mistir Lingerew ◽  
Metadel Adane
Keyword(s):  
Acute Diarrhea ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background Diarrheal disease is still one of the most common causes of mortality and morbidity in children under five in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Lack of specific data on the prevalence of acute diarrhea and associated factors among under-five children in the semi-urban areas of Gelsha, found in northeastern Ethiopia’s South Wollo zone, remains a major gap. Therefore, this study was designed to provide data that is important for proper planning of intervention measures to reduce the problem in this area. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 340 systematically selected children under five in semi-urban areas of Gelsha from January to March 2019. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire and an observational checklist. Bivariable (crude odds ratio [COR]) and multivariable analysis (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]) were employed using binary logistic regression model with 95% CI (confidence interval). Variables with a p-value < 0.05 from the multivariable analysis were declared as factors significantly associated with acute diarrhea. Result The prevalence of acute diarrhea among children under five in the study area was 11% (95%CI: 7.8–14.3%). About two-thirds (63.60%) of study participants used water from improved sources. About half (54.90%) of study participants practiced poor handwashing and 45.10% practiced good handwashing. We found that factors significantly associated with acute diarrhea were a child’s age of 12–23 months (AOR = 4.68, 95% CI: 1.45–1.50), the presence of two or more under-five children in the house (AOR = 2.84, 95% CI: 1.19–6.81), unimproved water sources (AOR = 2.97, 95% CI: 1.28–6.87) and presence of feces around the pit hole/slab/floor of the latrine (AOR = 3.34, 95% CI: 1.34–8.31). Conclusion The prevalence of acute diarrhea among children under five was relatively high. To reduce the problem, various prevention strategies are essential, such as the provision of health education to mothers/caregivers that focuses on keeping sanitation facilities clean and child care, and construction of improved water sources. Furthermore, implementing a strong health extension program, advocating an open defecation-free environment, and practicing a community-led total sanitation and hygiene approach might be helpful to sustainably reduce childhood diarrhea.

Relative Efficacy of Probiotics Compared with Standard Therapy for Diarrhea Treatment in Children Under Five Years of Age: A Meta-Analysis Evidence from Developing Countries

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Aini Suria Saputri ◽  
◽  
Tri Nugraha Susilawati ◽  
Vitri Widyaningsih ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Acute Diarrhea ◽  
Standard Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽  
Relative Efficacy ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Review Manager

ABSTRACT Background: Probiotics have been widely studied in a variety of gastrointestinal diseases. There is high-quality evidence that probiotics are effective for acute infectious diarrhea. This study aimed to examine the relative efficacy of probiotics compared with standard therapy for diarrhea treatment in children under five using meta-analysis. Subjects and Method: A meta-analysis was carried out using systematic PRISMA guidelines. The review process begins with searching for articles published between 2009 and 2019 from PubMed, Clinical Key, ScienceDirect, and Scopus databases. This study obtained four articles that meet the criteria of the randomized controlled trial (RCT), the study subjects were toddlers and conducted in developing countries. A sample of 995 children was divided into two groups, 518 children received probiotics (intervention) and 477 children received standard therapy (control). The data were analyzed by Review Manager (RevMan) software 5.3 to assess Standardized Mean Difference (SMD). Results: Probiotics administration reduced duration of acute diarrhea in children under five than standard therapy, with pooled estimate= 0.30 (SMD= -0.30; 95% CI= – 0.56 to -0.03). Conclusion: Probiotics administration combined with standard therapy is effective to reduce the duration of acute diarrhea in children under five in developing countries. Keywords: acute diarrhea, probiotic, children under five Correspondence:Nurul Aini Suria Saputri. Midwifery Department, School of Health Polytechnics, Tanjungpinang/ Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Arief Rahman Hakim No.1, Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: +6285743401971. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.03.95

scholarly journals Direct and indirect costs of acute diarrhea in children under five years of age in Indonesia: Health facilities and community survey

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 100333
Author(s):  
Jarir At Thobari ◽  
Sutarman ◽  
Asal Wahyuni Erlin Mulyadi ◽  
Emma Watts ◽  
Natalie Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Diarrhea ◽  
Indirect Costs ◽  
Community Survey ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Direct And Indirect Costs ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five

scholarly journals Undernourished children presenting to an urban emergency department of a tertiary hospital in Tanzania: a prospective descriptive study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prosper J. Bashaka ◽  
Hendry R. Sawe ◽  
Victor Mwafongo ◽  
Juma A. Mfinanga ◽  
Michael S. Runyon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
High Rate ◽  
World Health ◽  
Mortality Data ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Background: Childhood undernutrition causes significant morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Tanzania, the in-hospital prevalence of undernutrition in children under five years of age is approximated to be 30% with a case fatality rate of 8.8%. In Tanzania, the burden of undernourished children under five years of age presenting to emergency departments (EDs) and their outcomes are unknown. This study describes the clinical profiles and outcomes of this population presenting to the emergency department of Muhimbili National Hospital (ED-MNH), a large, urban hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methods This was a prospective descriptive study of children aged 1–59 months presenting to the ED-MNH over eight weeks in July and August 2016. Enrolment occurred through consecutive sampling. Children less than minus one standard deviation below World Health Organization mean values for Weight for Height/Length, Height for Age, or Weight for Age were recruited. Structured questionnaires were used to document primary outcomes of patient demographics and clinical presentations, and secondary outcomes of 24-h and 30-day mortality. Data was summarised using descriptive statistics and relative risks (RR). Results A total of 449 children were screened, of whom 34.1% (n = 153) met criteria for undernutrition and 95.4% (n = 146) of those children were enrolled. The majority of these children, 56.2% (n = 82), were male and the median age was 19 months (IQR 10–31 months). They presented most frequently with fever 24.7% (n = 36) and cough 24.0% (n = 35). Only 6.7% (n = 9) were diagnosed with acute undernutrition by ED-MNH physicians. Mortality at 24 h and 30 days were 2.9% (n = 4) and 12.3% (n = 18) respectively. A decreased level of consciousness with Glasgow Coma Scale below fifteen on arrival to the ED and tachycardia from initial vital signs were found to be associated with a statistically significant increased risk of death in undernourished children, with mortality rates of 16.1% (n = 23), and 24.6% (n = 35), respectively. Conclusions In an urban ED of a tertiary referral hospital in Tanzania, undernutrition remains under-recognized and is associated with a high rate of in-hospital mortality.

scholarly journals RISK FACTORS OF PROTEIN-ENERGY MALNUTRITION DEFICIENCY AMONG CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS AT MUSI INTERNAL DISPLACED PERSONS CAMP HOUSEHOLD SURVEY – NYALA LOCALITY – SOUTH DARFUR STATE 2011

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 66-72
Author(s):  
M.Hussein Ahmed ◽  
Dawria Adam ◽  
Abdelbasit. M. Burma Salim ◽  
Belal Abdallah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Protein Energy

We  conduct  this  study  to  study risk factors of   protein energy malnutrition  Among Children Under Five years .This  study was conducted in Nyala  Locality in south  Darfur  State in  Sudan. Cross-sectional descriptive study to measure the Prevalence of protein energy malnutrition. This study designed to cover (n=402 child).

scholarly journals Pathogens associated with acute diarrhea, and comorbidity with malaria among children under five years old in rural Burkina Faso

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Palpouguini Lompo ◽  
Marc Christian Tahita ◽  
Hermann Sorgho ◽  
William Christian Kaboré ◽  
Adama Kazienga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Acute Diarrhea ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five
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