TO STUDY INCIDENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ACUTE WATERY DIARRHOEA IN CHILDREN LESS THAN 05 YEARS OF AGE

Abstract

The aim of the study is to study incidence and risk factors associated with acute watery diarrhoea in children less than 05 years of age. All children satisfying the inclusion criteria (less than 5 years of age presenting with acute diarrhoea and admitted as In-patients or treated in the Emergency Department for at least 6 hours) were enrolled after obtaining informed and written consent from the parent/ guardian. Detailed clinical history including epidemiological factors was taken, clinical examination was done and management was started according to standard protocols. Results: In our study we found, 56% cases received Rotavirus Vaccination, chi-square statistic is 0.0522. The p-value is .038232, result is significant at p < .05, 61% cases wash hands with water & soap, chi-square statistic is 6.5655. The p-value is .010397, result is significant at p < .05.