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Association between health service use and diarrhoea management approach among caregivers of under-five children in Nepal.

Pramesh Raj GhimireKingsley Emwinyore AghoAndre M N RenzahoMichael DibleyCamille Raynes-Greenow
Published in: PloS one (2018)
Our findings indicate that health service utilization significantly improves diarrhoea management among under-five children. However, a broader national diarrhoeal disease control program to further reduce diarrhoea related morbidity and mortality in Nepal should focus on educating caregivers about the importance of the use of ORS as well as increase fluid intake to children under-five years with diarrhoea.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • palliative care
  • quality improvement
  • weight loss