Homemade sugar-salt solution for oral rehydration: Knowledge of mothers and caregivers

Dippenaar, H.; Joubert, Gina; Nel, Riëtte; Bantobetse, M.L.; Opawole, AA; Roshen, KS

doi:10.1080/20786204.2005.10873188

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“…A face-to-face interview administered through a structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaire was adapted from that used in a similar study by Dippenaar et al 27 Information on knowledge, attitudes, practices, and barriers to use of ORT were obtained from each respondent by the use of either closed questions with options or openended questions. Additionally, a scoring system was used to globally assess knowledge, attitudes and practices.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…7,[13][14][15][16][17][18][19] These misconceptions in the ORT attitudes of caregivers is compounded by their apparent poor knowledge and awareness. 20−26 Despite attempts that have been made to increase ORT awareness especially in South Africa, 21,27 since it was introduced over 25 years ago, 28 there appears not to have been a high success rate.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, most of these studies have some critical methodological issues that may limit the generalisation of their findings. 21,27 In light of the above, the aim of this study was to evaluate the use of oral rehydration therapy in the management of diarrhoea at the study site, and with special emphasis on the ORT knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers/caregivers.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, according to several studies, most caregivers still give dangerous hypo/hyperosmolar ORT mixtures to their children, [29][30][31] simply because they do not know how to prepare it correctly. 15,20,23,24,27,32 The current teaching therefore for the preparation of adequate and lifesaving rehydration solution is to mix eight level teaspoonfuls of sugar, and half a teaspoonful of salt in a litre of boiled/clean water. 27 Vomiting is a recognisable barrier to the effective use of ORT, and this is because some caregivers are unaware of the need to continue giving ORT and other feeds to their child after the vomiting has subsided.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…15,20,23,24,27,32 The current teaching therefore for the preparation of adequate and lifesaving rehydration solution is to mix eight level teaspoonfuls of sugar, and half a teaspoonful of salt in a litre of boiled/clean water. 27 Vomiting is a recognisable barrier to the effective use of ORT, and this is because some caregivers are unaware of the need to continue giving ORT and other feeds to their child after the vomiting has subsided. 33 In some cases, this practice is attributable to the caregivers' level of education, and the quality of diarrhoea-related health messages that they receive.…”

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confidence: 99%

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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

Onwukwe

Deventer

Omole

2015

South African Family Practice

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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. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 377 systematically recruited caregivers was conducted. A face to face questionnaire was used to measure the level of ORT knowledge, attitudes, practices, and responses to diarrhoea and vomiting in children. The data collected were analysed by the use of descriptive statistics, the chi-square test, and Fisher's exact test. The main outcome measures were the level of ORT knowledge of mothers/caregivers, attitudes, practices, and responses to diarrhoea. Results: In total, 88.3% of caregivers were biological mothers. Only 53.3% were aware of the importance of initiating ORT at home with the onset of diarrhoea, and 4% administered traditional remedies. Some 66% of the caregivers had used ORT, 18.3% knew that it prevents dehydration, and 33.7% were able to prepare a correct recipe. Knowledge and attitudes correlated with the ability to initiate ORT at home (p = 0.0000). Conclusion: Unsatisfactory uptake of ORT appears to be due to caregivers' lack of knowledge concerning the perfect mixture, function, and appropriate quantity of ORT administration. Mothers have heard of ORT, but some still believe that traditional remedies are better in treating diarrhoea.

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confidence: 99%