Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices of The Parents/Caregivers on Homebased Management of Diarrhoea in Children Under Five Years at a Local Hospital in Namibia

Diarrhoea illnesses is the leading cause of death in children under five years old globally. The existing evidence on diarrhoea illnesses shows that knowledge, attitudes and practices of the parents and caregivers play a fundamental role in prevention and management of diarrhoea in children.

Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Diarrhoea

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