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Table 3 Respondents’ knowledge about the correct use of ORS, Diredawa, East Ethiopia, 2016

From: Mothers’ knowledge, attitude and practice towards the prevention and home-based management of diarrheal disease among under-five children in Diredawa, Eastern Ethiopia, 2016: a cross-sectional study

Variable

Categories

Freq.

%

How is ORS prepared?

1 sachet of ORS- 300 ml (1 coke bottle) of water

25

8.5%

1 sachet of ORS- 500 ml (1 small size of mineral bottle) of water

56

18.9%

1 sachet of ORS- 600 ml (1 beer bottle) of water

25

8.5%

1 sachet of ORS- 1000 ml (1 l) of water

184

62.4%

1 sachet of ORS- 1500 ml (1.5 l or large size of mineral bottle) of water

5

1.7%

How often should ORS be given?

Once a day

50

17.0%

2–3 times a day

52

17.6%

Whatever child wants to drink

90

30.5%

After the passing of very loose stool

103

34.9%

How long should the mixed ORS last?

24 h. (1 day)

255

86.4%

48 h. (2 days)

33

11.2%

72 h. (3 days)

4

1.4%

96 h. (4 days)

3

1.0%