Homemade sugar-salt solution for oral rehydration: Knowledge of mothers and caregivers

Background: Worldwide, it is estimated, that more than two million children under the age of five die annually as a result of gastroenteritis with dehydration. Up to 95% of these cases can be treated successfully with oral rehydration therapy. The aim of the study was to evaluate caregivers' kn...

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Main Authors: H. Dippenaar, G. Joubert, R. Nel, M.L. Bantobetse, A.A. Opawole, K.S. Roshen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2005-03-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/161
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