Diarrhoea among Children Aged under Five Years and Risk Factors in Informal Settlements: A Cross-Sectional Study in Cape Town, South Africa.

Thi Yen Chi NguyenBamidele Oladapo FagbayigboGuéladio CisséNesre RediSamuel FuhrimannJohn OkediChristian SchindlerMartina S Ragettli Neil Philip Armitage Kirsty CardenMohamed Aqiel Dalvie

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

The study highlights that good hygiene practice is a key intervention against U5D in informal settlements. The promotion of hand-washing, proper water storage, and hygienic breastfeeding is highly recommended.

Keyphrases

south africa
risk factors
hiv positive
randomized controlled trial
primary care
healthcare
preterm infants
physical activity
irritable bowel syndrome
quality improvement