Table 3 Occurrence of diarrheal disease among under-five children (n = 704) and their mothers and measures taken in Hadaleala District, Afar Region, northeast Ethiopia, May, 2015
Variables | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Two-week period childhood diarrhea | ||
Yes | 184 | 26.1 |
No | 520 | 73.9 |
Under-five diarrhea at the time of data collection | ||
Yes | 81 | 11.5 |
No | 623 | 88.5 |
Mothers’ diarrhea in the 2-week period | ||
Yes | 61 | 8.7 |
No | 643 | 91.3 |
Measures taken for childhood diarrhea | ||
Treatment from health institution | 102 | 55.4 |
Home medication | 82 | 44.6 |
Measures taken for mothers’ diarrhea | ||
Treatment from health institution | 6 | 9.8 |
Home medication | 55 | 90.2 |