Qualitative approach to assess maternal knowledge, attitude and practice regarding oral rehydration solution preparation and administration among under-5 children suffering from diarrhoea in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral rehydration salt (ORS) solution has been instrumental in substantially reducing diarrhoea-related mortality, particularly in resource-constrained settings such as Bangladesh. However, the full effectiveness of ORS is often undermined by inadequate preparation, improper storage and incorrect administration. We aimed to evaluate mothers' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding ORS preparation and administration for children suffering from diarrhoea in this study.

Methods

The study was carried out at Dhaka Hospital, ICDDR,B, using a qualitative research approach. Based on data saturation, in-depth interviews were conducted with 31 mothers of children under 5 who sought care at the hospital between February and April 2024. The transcribed data were analysed us

SUBMITTER: Islam MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12366593 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature