Clinical Scorecard: Frequency of Acute Watery Diarrhea in At-Risk Children: An Examination of Maternal Awareness and Management Strategies in Yemen

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• Prevalence of acute watery diarrhea in children was 36.4%
• Only 39.3% of mothers had good knowledge about diarrhea transmission and prevention
• 15.9% of mothers provided oral rehydration solution (ORS) during the last episode of diarrhea
• Mothers aged 40 years or above and those with secondary education or higher were more likely to have good knowledge
• Good knowledge among mothers increased the likelihood of providing ORS to children with diarrhea

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

• Assess the prevalence of acute watery diarrhea in children under five years old

Management

• Encourage the use of oral rehydration solutions (ORS) for managing diarrhea

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Evaluate mothers' knowledge regarding diarrhea prevention and management

Risks

• Identify risk factors such as poor sanitation and lack of hygiene practices contributing to diarrhea

Patient & Prescribing Data

Children under five years old in Yemen, particularly in IDP and host communities

Improving mothers' knowledge about diarrhea management can enhance treatment outcomes

Clinical Best Practices

• Implement targeted educational interventions for mothers on diarrhea prevention
• Promote access to clean drinking water and sanitation services
• Encourage proper hygiene practices, including handwashing at critical times

Related Resources & Content

• Yemeni National Health and Demographic Survey