Individual and community level factors associated with medical treatment-seeking behavior for childhood diarrhea among the Gambian mothers: evidence from the Gambian demographic and health survey data, 2019/2020.

Diarrhea medical treatment-seeking behavior was found low. Hence, it remains among the top public health challenges in the Gambia. Strengthening mothers' healthcare-seeking behavior and skills on home remedies, and childhood illnesses, advocating mass media exposure, assisting financially disadvantaged mothers, and postnatal checkups after delivery will enhance medical treatment-seeking behavior. Furthermore, coordinating with regional states, and designing timely policies and interventions are highly advisable in the country.