Mseteka, Joseph.

Mothers Knowledge, attitude and practice towards utilization of ORS in the management of diarrhoea in Katete district/ Jospeh Mseteka. - Lusaka: University of Zambia , School of Medicine, 2005. - xiii,71p.: ill.

A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

Includes bibliographical references.

The study investigated mothers knowledge, attitude and practice towards utilization of ORS management of diarrhoea in Katete district. The number of diarhhoeal cases among the under-five children has been rising rapidly over the years. A pilot study was done at Mphangwe Health Centre while the main study was conducted at Katete Urban Health Centre.


Diarrhea in children--Zambia.
Oral rehydration therapy for children--Zambia.
Diarrhea in children--Treatment --Zambia.