Zinc Promotion in Nepal: Survey Results
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Wenjuan, MacDonald Vicki M., Paudel Mahesh, Banke Kathryn K.
Primary Institution: International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Hypothesis
What are the zinc-use behaviors and knowledge of caregivers for treating diarrhoea in children under six in Nepal?
Conclusion
The study found that mass media significantly increased caregivers' knowledge about zinc and its use for treating diarrhoea.
Supporting Evidence
- 67.5% of children with diarrhoea were treated with ORS.
- 15.4% of children with diarrhoea were treated with zinc.
- 53.1% of caregivers had heard about zinc products.
Takeaway
This study shows that many parents in Nepal learned about using zinc to help treat their children's diarrhoea through TV and radio ads.
Methodology
A household survey was conducted in 30 districts of Nepal to assess zinc-use behavior and knowledge among caregivers.
Potential Biases
Potential recall bias exists due to reliance on self-reported data.
Limitations
The study lacked baseline data for comparison and relied on self-reported information, which may introduce recall bias.
Participant Demographics
The majority of caregivers were female, aged 20-30 years, with about half having five or fewer years of schooling.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.85-2.19
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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