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Acute Diarrhoea: Mothers’ Knowledge of ORT and Its Usage in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

Asakitikpi, A. E. (2010) Acute Diarrhoea: Mothers’ Knowledge of ORT and Its Usage in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria. Ethno Med, 4 (2). pp. 125-130.

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Abstract

This paper explores indigenous Nigerian perceptions of childhood diarrhoea and its treatment pattern among health care givers in Ibadan metropolis. Furthermore, the paper also addresses the cultural interpretations of dehydration and the perceptions of oral rehydration therapy (ORT). It is suggested that in promoting the use of ORT by the Nigerian government and other collaborative international agencies, the socio-cultural context of the people should be taken into consideration in designing appropriate intervention strategies.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
Divisions: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Humanities
Depositing User: Mr Adewole Adewumi
Date Deposited: 16 Nov 2011 14:09
Last Modified: 13 Dec 2011 21:14
URI: http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/561

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