Mothers’ knowledge, attitude and practice towards the prevention and home-based management of diarrheal disease among under-five children in Diredawa, Eastern Ethiopia, 2016: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Diarrhea remains the 2nd leading cause of death among children under 5 globally. It kills more young children than AIDS. It would have been prevented by simple home management using oral rehydration therapy. Mothers play a central role in its management and prevention. So, the ma...

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Main Authors: Hailemariam Mekonnen Workie, Abdilahi Sharifnur Sharifabdilahi, Esubalew Muchie Addis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1321-6