A cross sectional study to determine the environmental risk factors of diarrhea among the children’s under the age of 5 years in selected PHC of Vijayapur district
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61778/ijmrast.v3i7.154Keywords:
Diarrhea, Under-five children, Environmental factors, Water sanitation, HygieneAbstract
Abstract
Background: Diarrheal diseases continue to pose a major public health threat among children under five in India, particularly in rural regions. This study was undertaken to identify environmental risk factors associated with diarrhea in selected Primary Health Centres (PHCs) of Vijayapur district.
Methods: A cross-sectional design was used with 50 mothers or caregivers of under-five children. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with chi-square and logistic regression tests.
Results: The two-week diarrhea prevalence was 36%. Significant environmental risk factors included untreated drinking water (p = 0.01), open defecation (p = 0.04), and caregiver handwashing practices (p = 0.001). Logistic regression confirmed untreated water (AOR = 3.8), no handwashing (AOR = 9.5), and open defecation (AOR = 4.1) as significant predictors.
Conclusion: Improving water treatment, sanitation, and hygiene education among caregivers is essential to reducing diarrhea in under-five children.
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