| Autor: |
Omore, R., O'Reilly, C. E., Williamson, J., Moke, F., Were, V., Farag, T. H., van Eijk, Anna, Kotloff, K. L., Levine, M. M., Obor, D., Odhiambo, F., Vulule, J., Laserson, K. F., Mintz, E. D., Breiman, R. F. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2013 |
| Předmět: |
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| ISSN: |
0002-9637 |
| Popis: |
We interviewed caretakers of 1,043 children < 5 years old in a baseline cross-sectional survey (April to May 2007) and > 20,000 children on five separate subsequent occasions (May of 2009 to December 31, 2010) to assess healthcare seeking patterns for diarrhea. Diarrhea prevalence during the preceding 2 weeks ranged from 26% at baseline to 4–11% during 2009–2010. Caretakers were less likely to seek healthcare outside the home for infants (versus older children) with diarrhea (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.33, confidence interval [CI] = 0.12–0.87). Caretakers of children with reduced food intake (aOR = 3.42, CI = 1.37–8.53) and sunken eyes during their diarrheal episode were more likely to seek care outside home (aOR = 4.76, CI = 1.13–8.89). Caretakers with formal education were more likely to provide oral rehydration solution (aOR = 3.01, CI = 1.41–6.42) and visit a healthcare facility (aOR = 3.32, CI = 1.56–7.07). Studies calculating diarrheal incidence and healthcare seeking should account for seasonal trends. Improving caretakers' knowledge of home management could prevent severe diarrhea. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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