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Mothers’ knowledge, attitude and home management of diarrhoea among children under five years old

Expiry Date
: 08/02/2030
CPD Units
: 1.00 Points
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This study assessed mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding diarrhoea prevention and home management for children under five in Lagos, Nigeria, revealing significant positive associations with education, occupation, and age.

Keywords: knowledge; home management; diarrhoea; children; mothers; Nigeria.

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

To inform healthcare professionals and policymakers about the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mothers in Lagos, Nigeria, regarding diarrhoea prevention and home management, emphasizing factors that influence effective care for children under five.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Maternal roles in diarrhoea management
  2. Identifying key factors that influence mothers’ behaviour and understanding of the management of diarrhoea
  3. How to improve public health strategies for managing diarrhoea in children

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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