Knowledge of diarrhea management among rural practitioners.
Indian J Pediatr
;
2003 Mar; 70(3): 217-9
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-84091
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To determine diarrhea management in rural practitioners.METHODS:
This study was conducted among the RMP's of 4 blocks of Aligarh. Pre-coded questionnaire was completed and educational programme followed. 91% were prescribing ORS in various combinations, but only 9.8% were advising ORS and feeding as standard management of diarrhea. Only 12.8% could name a WHO ORS brand and 50% were giving wrong instructions for preparation. 95% were advising inadequate amounts of ORS. Only 43.5% were advising feeding during diarrhea but 86.6% were advising to continue breastfeeding. On an average every 3rd to 4th patient was administered IVF's. 52% felt that drugs should be prescribed.RESULTS:
90% and 55.3% of RMPs could identify diarrhea and key signs of dehydration.CONCLUSION:
There is a need for hands on training for the practitioners and education of the masses regarding proper management of diarrhea.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Humanos
/
Soluções para Reidratação
/
Competência Clínica
/
Serviços de Saúde Rural
/
Diarreia
/
Índia
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS