Abstract:
It was found that there was widespread awareness of ORS among the mothers in this area.
The educational level of the mother was significantly associated with her knowledge
regarding ORS. There was no significant cultural barrier to the acceptance of oral
rehydration solution. The public health midwife emerged as the chief informant on ORS to
most mothers. Partial or total suspension of solid foods during diarrhoea was a common
practice adopted by 67 per cent of mothers and 66 per cent health care providers. The
educational level of the mother was associated with proper feeding practices during
diarrhoea. Awareness, that malnutrition could be a serious consequence of diarrhoea was
lacking among 72 per cent of the health care providers. ORS was used in the management of
diarrhoea by almost all health care providers although there were different opinions about
the procedures followed in it's use in the treatment of dehydration
