Trends and Risk Factors For Childhood Diarrhoea in Rwanda: A Secondary Data Analysis of Three Rwanda Demographic and Health Surveys (RDHS 2010, 2014/15, and 2019/20)

Key Points

• Diarrhoea rates are influenced by caregivers' education and access to clean water sources, reflecting critical health trends.
• Data analyzed from three national surveys reveals the need for improved sanitation practices and health education outreach.
• Assessment of historical trends from Rwanda's Demographic and Health Surveys highlights growing awareness of hygiene importance.
• These findings call for targeted interventions that ensure equitable access to clean water and promote healthy practices in communities.