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Title: A Community's Knowledge and Attitude in Recognizing Symptoms and Diarrhea Management in Children
Authors: Dery Puspitasari, Arina
Wulandar, Novitri
Mutmaina Prabawati, Bindaria
Yudistira Yusan, Liza
Keywords: attitude,
children,
diarrhoea,
knowledge,
medication use
Issue Date: 31-Aug-2022
Publisher: Faculty of Pharmacy Univesrsitas Airlangga
Abstract: Abstract Background: Diarrhea is the world's second-biggest cause of death among children. Children suffer from severe dehydration due to the lack of understanding of treating diarrhea properly. Objective: This study aimed to assess the level of community knowledge and attitudes toward the treatment of diarrhea in children. Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional study conducted in a community in Gresik, Indonesia, in 2019. A Likert scale questionnaire, consisting of 10 items on knowledge and five on community attitudes on diarrhea management in children, was used to collect data. Results: One hundred and seven participants responded to the survey, and 89.72% were women. 'Respondents' mean age was 41.84 ± 11.27 years with various levels of education. It was found that the community had good knowledge of diarrhea management in children, as shown by the finding that 84.11% of the participants provided the correct answers. About 87.85% of the participants were aware of the signs and symptoms of diarrhea in children. However, there is still a shortage of understanding about managing diarrhea properly, particularly when identifying the necessary medicine. About 89.72% of the participants demonstrated a "positive" attitude in diarrhea management, while approximately 78.51% agreed that children with diarrhea should be given oral rehydration. Conclusion: The knowledge about recognizing signs and symptoms of diarrhea in children was good, while the knowledge about diarrhea management needed to be improved. Overall, the respondents had a positive attitude about diarrhea management in children. Keywords: attitude, children, diarrhoea, knowledge, medication use
URI: http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7466
ISSN: 25808303
Appears in Collections:VOL 9 NO 2 2022

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