Practices of preparation of oral rehydration solution among mothers reporting to the drug distribution centres in Delhi, India, 1992.
A study to assess the ability for preparing oral rehydration solution (ORS) correctly among the recipients of ORS packets from the Government of India service outlets was carried out in Delhi during July to August, 1992. One centre from each of the municipal zones of Delhi was selected randomly. Four hundred mothers with a child having diarrhoea reporting to the nearest centre were studied using a standardized questionnaire adopted from the WHO household survey schedule. Two paramedical personnel from each of the centres who were responsible for distribution of ORS were also interviewed regarding their knowledge of preparation of ORS. Results indicate that only 10.8% of mothers prepared the ORS correctly and that the majority (83%) of the paramedicals involved in ORS distribution had correct knowledge about its preparation. Communication methods directed at the mothers regarding the preparation of ORS should be stepped up in these communities.
Bandyopadhyay
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National Institute of Communicable Diseases, Delhi, India.
Banerjee
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Sharma
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000628:therapy*; D004339:Drug Compounding; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009035:Mothers
D004573:Electrolytes; C034130:ORALIT