Table 3 Frequency distribution of Knowledge and practice of mother/caregiver in Kamashi district, West Ethiopia, 2018(n = 717)
Variables | Category | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
Knowledge of diarrhea prevention and transmission mechanism | Yes | 530 (74) |
No | 187 (26) | |
Knowledge about homemade treatment for diarrhea | No | 633 (88.3) |
Yes | 84 (11.7) | |
Hand washing practice at a critical time of hand washing | Yes | 319 (44.4) |
No | 398 (55.6) | |
Starting supplementary food to the child | Before 6 months | 25 (3.5) |
After 6 months | 692 (96.5) | |
Rota vaccine status of the child | Yes | 703 (98.0) |
No | 14 (2) | |
Measles vaccination status of the child | Yes | 637 (88.8) |
No | 80 (11.2) | |
Water storage at home | “Jerrican” | 709 (98.9) |
Pot | 8 (1.1) |