A Cross Sectional Study of Risk Factors for Development of Dehydration in Children under 5 Years Having Acute Watery Diarrhea
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Orthopedics - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: Background: Diarrhea is 2nd leading cause of death in children under 5 years old. Each year diarrhea kills around 760000 children under 5 years. Objectives: To identify risk factors for development of dehydration in under 5 years with acute watery Diarrhea. Materials and Methods: It was a cross sectional study conducted among 200 cases of diarrhea in under 5 years old attending pediatric OPD, GMC, Latur during 15 Oct. 2013 to 30 Nov. 2013. Structured questionnaire was used as tool for data collection .Mothers of children were interviewed in person and data was analyzed in statistical software SPSS version 21 and appropriate statistical test (chi square test) was applied. Results: Occurrence of diarrhea was more common in 0-12 months of age (37%), female sex (67%), rural areas (63.5%), lower SES of family, those who have not followed standard criteria of breast feeding. Conclusion: The study identified early cessation of breast feeding ,lower educational status of mothers, lower SES, non-washing of hands by mother before preparation of food ,a s a risk factors for development of dehydration in children under 5 years having acute watery diarrhea. Interpretation: Timely intervention in the risk factors may prevent the development of dehydration in children under 5 years.
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Kothari V. R, Holambe V. M, Thakur N. A.
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