THE CORRELATION BETWEEN MATERNAL AWARENESS, HYGIENE PRACTICES, AND THE INCIDENCE OF DIARRHOEAL CASES: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN LAHORE

Bisma Shahzadi; Rafia Mazhar; Ayesha Sadiqa; Muhammad Hassan Saeed; Muhammad Haseeb Arif; Samreen Riaz

doi:10.34016/pjbt.2024.21.01.836

Authors

Bisma Shahzadi Institute of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics University of the Punjab
Rafia Mazhar Institute of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics University of the Punjab
Ayesha Sadiqa Institute of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics University of the Punjab
Muhammad Hassan Saeed Institute of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics University of the Punjab
Muhammad Haseeb Arif Institute of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics University of the Punjab
Samreen Riaz Institute of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics University of the Punjab

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34016/pjbt.2024.21.01.836

Keywords:

Childhood Diarrhea, Hygiene Practices, Hygiene Practices of Mothers at home, Rotavirus Immunization, Knowledge, Behavior

Abstract

Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death among children under five years of age and causes 53,000 child deaths in Pakistan annually. Lahore, being densely populated, is the most affected area compared to the other cities of Punjab. This cross-sectional survey was conducted in the urban areas of Lahore, in the surroundings of the Punjab University. A questionnaire was filled out by 100 participant mothers whose child was affected at least once. Several variables were evaluated, and significance was checked using Chi-square. Of the total of the participants, 85% of the mothers were aware and mainly educated. About two-thirds (63%) of children were vaccinated for Rotavirus. Hand washing habits and safe drinking were significantly reducing the incidence. Spreading more awareness through media, stopping the unnecessary use of medications, promoting hand washing practice and increasing awareness about the Rotavirus vaccine will help reduce the incidence and prevalence of diarrhea.

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