Treatment of diarrhea in young children: Results from surveys on the perception and use of oral rehydration solutions, antibiotics, and other therapies in India and Kenya

Treatment of diarrhea in young children: Results from surveys on the perception and use of oral rehydration solutions, antibiotics, and other therapies in India and Kenya

Diarrheal disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five. Although oral rehydration solution (ORS) has tremendous therapeutic benefits, coverage of and demand for this product have remained low in many developing countries. This study surveyed caregivers and health c...

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Main Authors: Greg Zwisler, Evan Simpson, Melissa Moodley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh University Global Health Society 2013-06-01
Series:Journal of Global Health
Online Access:http://jogh.org/documents/issue201301/A3_Zwisler.pdf
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spelling doaj-a6eccec8a9084e709ad84a600b5f909c2020-11-24T21:55:28ZengEdinburgh University Global Health SocietyJournal of Global Health2047-29782047-29862013-06-0131688110.7189/jogh.03.010403Treatment of diarrhea in young children: Results from surveys on the perception and use of oral rehydration solutions, antibiotics, and other therapies in India and KenyaGreg Zwisler 0Evan Simpson1Melissa Moodley 2PATH, Seattle WA, USAPATH, Seattle WA, USAIPSOS Healthcare, London, UKDiarrheal disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five. Although oral rehydration solution (ORS) has tremendous therapeutic benefits, coverage of and demand for this product have remained low in many developing countries. This study surveyed caregivers and health care providers in India and Kenya to gather information about perceptions and use of various diarrhea treatments, assess reasons for low ORS use, and identify opportunities for expanding ORS use.http://jogh.org/documents/issue201301/A3_Zwisler.pdf
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title_short Treatment of diarrhea in young children: Results from surveys on the perception and use of oral rehydration solutions, antibiotics, and other therapies in India and Kenya
title_full Treatment of diarrhea in young children: Results from surveys on the perception and use of oral rehydration solutions, antibiotics, and other therapies in India and Kenya
title_fullStr Treatment of diarrhea in young children: Results from surveys on the perception and use of oral rehydration solutions, antibiotics, and other therapies in India and Kenya
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description Diarrheal disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five. Although oral rehydration solution (ORS) has tremendous therapeutic benefits, coverage of and demand for this product have remained low in many developing countries. This study surveyed caregivers and health care providers in India and Kenya to gather information about perceptions and use of various diarrhea treatments, assess reasons for low ORS use, and identify opportunities for expanding ORS use.
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