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This research aims to assess the knowledge and practices of mothers regarding home management of acute diarrhea in children under five.

November 21, 2025AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied SciencesOpen Access

Awareness and Practices of Mothers on Home Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children Under Five at Benghazi Children’s Hospital, Libya

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Cross-sectional assessment shows gaps in knowledge of oral rehydration solution and diarrhea management in mothers at Benghazi Children's Hospital, highlighting education needs.

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This research aims to assess the knowledge and practices of mothers regarding home management of acute diarrhea in children under five.
Conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study in 2023 at Benghazi Children's Hospital
Interviewed 100 mothers using a structured, pretested Arabic questionnaire
Evaluated knowledge and practices concerning acute diarrhea management
Utilized SPSS version 25 for data analysis, with p ≤ 0.05 considered significant.
51% of mothers showed adequate knowledge and practices for diarrhea management
92% continued breastfeeding during diarrhea episodes
65% held misconceptions about the effects of excessive ORS
39% had low knowledge of zinc use
Maternal age and number of children positively correlated with knowledge level.

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A 2025 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6924e3f2c0ce034ddc34f0c4 https://doi.org/10.54361/ajmas.258480

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Cross-sectional assessment shows gaps in knowledge of oral rehydration solution and diarrhea management in mothers at Benghazi Children's Hospital, highlighting education needs.

Awareness and Practices of Mothers on Home Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children Under Five at Benghazi Children’s Hospital, Libya

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Awareness and Practices of Mothers on Home Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children Under Five at Benghazi Children’s Hospital, Libya

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