Informal health care providers (IPs) comprise a significant component of health systems in
developing nations. Yet little is known about the most basic characteristics of performance …

Background Pneumonia, diarrhoea, and malaria are among the leading causes of death in
children. These deaths are largely preventable if appropriate care is sought early. This …

Medicine sellers are widely used for fever and malaria treatment in sub-Saharan Africa, but
concerns surround the appropriateness of drugs and information provided. There is …

As primary caregiver to under-five children in Ethiopia, mothers' knowledge, perception, and
management skills are important to minimize the effects of morbidity and mortality …

The tropical fruit Carica papaya and its seeds have proven antihelminthic and anti-amoebic
activities. To determine the effectiveness of air-dried C. papaya seeds on human intestinal …

Background Harmful practices in the management of childhood diarrhea are associated with
negative health outcomes, and conflict with WHO treatment guidelines. These practices …

Introduction: Diarrhoea is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in under five
Children all over the world, special in developing counters due to lack of Knowledge and …

Introduction: Diarrheal disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among under-
fives especially in rural and peri-urban communities in developing countries. Home …

OBJECTIVE: To examine caregivers' perceptions and practices in Tangerang, Indonesia,
related to food and personal hygiene and its association with diarrhea in children 6 to 36 …

Diarrhoea remains one of the leading killers of young children. A recent meta-analysis
demonstrated that a two-week course of zinc tablets once daily significantly reduces the …