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This study aims to evaluate mothers' knowledge and practices regarding the home management of diarrheal diseases in children under five years old.

March 7, 2026Open Access

Knowledge and Practice of Mothers Regarding Home Management of Diarrheal Diseases Among Children Under-Five year in Banja Woreda, Northwest Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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LKLalem KebedeJigjiga University YBYonas BamlakuJigjiga University AKAyenew Genet KebedeJigjiga University

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Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge and practices on diarrhea management among mothers of under-five children, suggesting targeted health education improvements.

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This study aims to evaluate mothers' knowledge and practices regarding the home management of diarrheal diseases in children under five years old.
Conducted a facility-based cross-sectional study from February to May 2023.
Included 419 mothers of under-five children with diarrhea attending health centers.
Used a pretested, structured questionnaire based on WHO guidelines.
Analyzed data with descriptive statistics and logistic regression.
60.6% of mothers had good knowledge regarding home management of diarrhea.
58.5% demonstrated good practice in managing diarrheal diseases.
Occupational and marital status significantly influenced knowledge levels.
Occupational status and monthly income significantly impacted management practices.

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Kebede et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2075af8044f7a4eb30c https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sdh.20260101.13

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Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge and practices on diarrhea management among mothers of under-five children, suggesting targeted health education improvements.

Knowledge and Practice of Mothers Regarding Home Management of Diarrheal Diseases Among Children Under-Five year in Banja Woreda, Northwest Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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Knowledge and Practice of Mothers Regarding Home Management of Diarrheal Diseases Among Children Under-Five year in Banja Woreda, Northwest Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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