An evaluation of a national oral rehydration solution and zinc scale-up program in Kenya between 2011 and 2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Kenya, diarrheal disease is the second leading cause of death among children under five. The Government of Kenya launched a national plan to increase coverage of oral rehydration solution (ORS) and zinc by addressing demand and supply-side barriers. This study evaluates progress of ORS and zinc uptake in Kenya according to the national plan from 2011 to 2016.

Methods

In 2016, we conducted a nationally representative population-based household survey to estimate coverage of ORS and zinc for treatment of diarrhea cases among children under five. We also used ORS and zinc coverage data from the two most recent Kenya Demographic and Health Surveys in 2008/09 and 2014 to estimate annual changes in coverage rates during the program period. Based on these inputs, we u

SUBMITTER: Lam F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6608604 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature