Effectiveness of Expanded Delivery Mechanisms/ Channels and Empowerment of Caregivers on Diarrhoea Management of Children under Five Years, Narok County, Kenya
Effectiveness of Expanded Delivery Mechanisms/ Channels and Empowerment of Caregivers on Diarrhoea Management of Children under Five Years, Narok County, Kenya
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Nduba, John
Nyagero, Josephat
Mbiti, Elijah
Mutua, Josphat
Chula, Esther
Kung`u, Jacqueline
Akach, Bob
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Other
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Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Other
Abstract
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Diarrhoea contributes to > 20% U5 mortality (MOPHS, 2010)
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ORS & Zinc can prevent diarrhoea child deaths by 93% and 21% (UNICEF & WHO 2010)
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Access to ORS & Zinc at community is a bottleneck
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Although 80% mothers know ORS, 39% with diarrhoea received ORS treatment (KNBS et al, 2010) <1% of children received zinc supplements (KNBS, 2010) Increased to 8% (KNBS, 2014)
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For 2 reasons: Zinc not been available at facilities uniformly, and limited knowledge about its use
Description
Powerpoint presentation
Conference: National Level ORS and Zinc Cluster randomised study dissemination meeting, Panafric Hotel, NairobiAt: Panafric Hotel, Nairobi KenyaVolume: 50pax
Conference: National Level ORS and Zinc Cluster randomised study dissemination meeting, Panafric Hotel, NairobiAt: Panafric Hotel, Nairobi KenyaVolume: 50pax
Keywords
Diarrhoea, ORS, Zinc, Maasai