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Evaluation of the use of oral rehydration therapy in the management of diarrhoea among children under 5: knowledge attitudes and practices of mothers/caregivers

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 58 , issue 2 , 2016 , pages: 42–47

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2015.1120933

Author(s): Sergius Onwukwe Department of Family Medicine, South Africa , Claire van Deventer Department of Family Medicine, South Africa , Olu Omole Department of Family Medicine, South Africa

Keywords: attitudes , caregivers , knowledge , ORT , practices

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Abstract

Introduction: Dehydration from diarrhoea and vomiting has remained a threat to the lives of children under 5 years old especially in developing countries. Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) administered by caregivers is lifesaving but evidence shows unsatisfactory implementation of this.

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