Variable | Categories | Freq. | % |
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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% |