Knowledge, attitude and practices of caregivers of children under five years on diarrhea prevention at kijomoro health centre iii, olufu sub-county, maracha district
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2018-11
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Kampala International University. School of Health Sciences (Western Campus)
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Introduction: Diarrhoea, especially among the under-fives is a matter of public health importance globally given the annual morbidity and mortality it causes to this vulnerable age group. Globally, in 2015, it was estimated that diarrhoea was the leading cause of death among all ages (1·31 million deaths, 95% uncertainty interval [95% UI] 1·23 million to 1·39 million), as well as a leading cause of DALYs because of its disproportionate impact on young children (71·59 million DALYs, 66·44 million to 77·21 million). Diarrhoea was a common cause of death among children under 5 years old. When diarrhea becomes persistent in the community, it threatens children’s quality of life and strains the capacity of the economy and households (families) in terms of incurred costs in the health sector and medical bills. However, reduction can be achieved by following preventive measures, which are cost effective in the long run. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess caregivers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the prevention of diarrhea in children under five years at Kijomoro Health Centre III Olufu Sub County, Maracha District in June 2018 Objective: to assess the caregivers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices on prevention of diarrhea in children under five years at Kijomoro Health Centre III Olufu Sub County, Maracha District in June 2018. Method: A cross-sectional study that involved 217 caregivers to children aged below five years in Kijomoro Health Centre III in Olufu Sub-County was used. Data was collected using a specifically tailored questionnaire aimed at meeting the study objectives. Results: A total of two hundred and seventeen (217) caregivers took part in the study. Caregivers had adequate knowledge, poor attitudes and inappropriate practice as far as diarrhoea prevention among the under-fives was concerned. Conclusion: In spite of the impressive knowledge on diarrhoea and diarrhoea prevention of the
caregivers of the under-fives of Olufu Sub-county, their attitudes and practices do not reflect this.
Their attitude and practice leave a lot to be desired.
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A research dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment for the award of bachelor of Medicine And Surgery at Kampala International University
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Attitude and practices of caregivers of children under five years, Diarrhea prevention