Barriers to utilisation of oral rehydration solution and zinc in managing diarrhoea among under-5 children in Oyo State, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001450
Abstract: Despite its effectiveness, oral rehydration solution (ORS) and zinc use for managing diarrhoea among under-5 children (U5C) is low in Nigeria. We assessed the barriers to utilisation and sources of ORS/zinc in Oyo State, Nigeria.… read more here.
Keywords: barriers utilisation; managing diarrhoea; rehydration solution; oral rehydration ... See more keywords
The role of price and convenience in use of oral rehydration salts to treat child diarrhea: A cluster randomized trial in Uganda
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002734
Abstract: Background Over half a million children die each year of diarrheal illness, although nearly all deaths could be prevented with oral rehydration salts (ORS). The literature on ORS documents both impressive health benefits and persistent… read more here.
Keywords: trial; group; oral rehydration; price ... See more keywords
Barriers and facilitators to implementation of oral rehydration therapy in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249638
Abstract: Background Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is an effective and cheap treatment for diarrheal disease; globally, one of the leading causes of death in children under five. The World Health Organization launched a global campaign to… read more here.
Keywords: low middle; rehydration therapy; systematic review; oral rehydration ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Oral Rehydration Therapy Use During the Diarrheal Episode and Associated Factors Among Mothers of Under-Five Children Visiting Public Health Facilities in North Showa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s295428
Abstract: Background Oral rehydration therapy reduces mortality and morbidity due to diarrheal diseases. However, Oral rehydration therapy remains to be underused worldwide and particularly in low-income countries. This study aims to assess the prevalence of oral… read more here.
Keywords: therapy use; oral rehydration; rehydration therapy;
The Co-Utilization of Oral Rehydration Solution and Zinc for Treating Diarrhea and Its Associated Factors Among Under-Five Children in Ethiopia: Further Analysis of EDHS 2016
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DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s356557
Abstract: Introduction Diarrhea causes a loss of body water and salt, which can lead to dehydration and death. The use of oral rehydration salts and zinc together is regarded as an effective treatment for diarrhea in… read more here.
Keywords: oral rehydration; diarrhea; solution zinc; rehydration solution ... See more keywords
The Safety of Oral Rehydration Solution Jelly for Water and Electrolyte Intake in Patients with Dysphagia
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DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s398281
Abstract: Purpose Oral rehydration solutions (ORSs) are effective in replacing fluids and electrolytes and are widely used. OS-1 Jelly (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Tokushima, Japan) is a jelly drink corresponding to code 2-1 of the 2021 Japanese… read more here.
Keywords: patients dysphagia; water; ors jelly; swallowing reflex ... See more keywords
Suitability of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) for Use in the Cisplatin Short Hydration Method
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DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.15808
Abstract: Background/Aim: Short hydration is a method to change partial intravenous hydration to oral to administer cisplatin (CDDP); however, the most suitable form of oral hydration is unknown. This study aimed to determine whether oral rehydration… read more here.
Keywords: hydration; hydration method; rehydration solution; oral rehydration ... See more keywords
Predicting therapeutic efficacy of oral rehydration salts in children with vasovagal syncope
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1164304
Abstract: Objective This study was designed to develop an easy-to-perform and inexpensive measure to predict efficacy of the oral rehydration salts (ORS) in children with vasovagal syncope (VVS). Materials and methods Children diagnosed with VVS and… read more here.
Keywords: rehydration salts; children vasovagal; efficacy oral; efficacy ... See more keywords
Awareness of quantity of ORS and Zinc among mothers of under five children with diarrhoea at a tertiary care Centre Lahore.
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DOI: 10.47391/jpma.264
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To assess mothers' knowledge about the quantity of oral rehydration salt and zinc in the management of diarrhoea. METHODS The cross-sectional study was conducted from May to August 2019 at The Children's Hospital, Lahore,… read more here.
Keywords: zinc; rehydration salt; among mothers; oral rehydration ... See more keywords