Table 4 Medication used at home among those who sought medical care
Age of child (years) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 to < 1 | ≥ 1 to < 2 | ≥ 2 to < 3 | ≥ 3 to < 4 | ≥ 4 to < 5 | 0 to <5 | |
(N = 86) | (N = 87) | (N = 87) | (N = 91) | (N = 85) | (N = 436) | |
Number using medication at home, N (%) | 68 (79) | 68 (78) | 71 (82) | 74 (81) | 67 (79) | 348 (80) |
Medication used at home among those taking at least one medication, % | ||||||
Antiemetics | 70 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 62 | 67.8 |
Electrolyte solution | 69 | 68 | 78 | 55 | 75 | 68.6 |
Antibiotics | 64 | 65 | 60 | 75 | 59 | 65.0 |
Antidiarrheals | 63 | 64 | 61 | 74 | 59 | 64.4 |