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 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
Increasing coverage of pediatric diarrhea treatment in high-burden countries
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DOI: 10.7189/jogh.09.010503
Abstract: Background Diarrhea is the second leading cause of infectious deaths in children under-five globally. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc could avert an estimated 93% of deaths, but progress to increase coverage of these interventions… read more here.
Keywords: ors zinc; treatment; program; coverage ... See more keywords