Background Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal cramp, nausea, ... more Background Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal cramp, nausea, vomiting, gas in the GI tract, or changes in bowel habits (e.g., diarrhea) are common in the community. However, these symptoms may be misinterpreted and their impact and signi cance misunderstood, especially in the rural communities. This study was, therefore, conducted to assess common GI symptoms among children in rural Dembiya, northwest Ethiopia. Methods A community-based crosssectional study was conducted in May 2017 among 225 randomly selected under ve children. The presence of GI symptoms among children was assessed by health professionals and mothers' report. Direct stool examination technique was used to identify parasitic infections. Bacteriological analysis of drinking water was done to determine the quality of drinking water. Food safety, environmental sanitation and hygiene condition of children were assessed using standardized observation checklists. Multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was employed to identify factors associated with GI symptoms on the basis of adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% con dence interval (CI) and p < 0.05. Results The current study depicted that 139 of 225(61.8%) of the children had GI symptoms.
Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal cramp, nausea,... more Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal cramp, nausea, vomiting, gas in the GI tract, changes in bowel habits (e.g. diarrhea), or heartburn are common in the community. However, these symptoms may be misinterpreted and their impact and significance misunderstood, especially in the rural communities. This study was, therefore, conducted to assess common GI symptoms among children in rural Dembiya, northwest Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2017 among 225 randomly selected under-5 children. We primarily used mothers’ report to assess GI symptoms. Health professionals also diagnosed for some symptoms. Direct stool examination technique was used to identify parasitic infections. Bacteriological analysis of drinking water was done to determine the quality of drinking water. Food safety, environmental sanitation, and hygiene condition of children were assessed using observation checklists. Multivaria...
Background Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal cramp, nausea, ... more Background Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal cramp, nausea, vomiting, gas in the GI tract, or changes in bowel habits (e.g., diarrhea) are common in the community. However, these symptoms may be misinterpreted and their impact and signi cance misunderstood, especially in the rural communities. This study was, therefore, conducted to assess common GI symptoms among children in rural Dembiya, northwest Ethiopia. Methods A community-based crosssectional study was conducted in May 2017 among 225 randomly selected under ve children. The presence of GI symptoms among children was assessed by health professionals and mothers' report. Direct stool examination technique was used to identify parasitic infections. Bacteriological analysis of drinking water was done to determine the quality of drinking water. Food safety, environmental sanitation and hygiene condition of children were assessed using standardized observation checklists. Multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was employed to identify factors associated with GI symptoms on the basis of adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% con dence interval (CI) and p < 0.05. Results The current study depicted that 139 of 225(61.8%) of the children had GI symptoms.
Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal cramp, nausea,... more Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal cramp, nausea, vomiting, gas in the GI tract, changes in bowel habits (e.g. diarrhea), or heartburn are common in the community. However, these symptoms may be misinterpreted and their impact and significance misunderstood, especially in the rural communities. This study was, therefore, conducted to assess common GI symptoms among children in rural Dembiya, northwest Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2017 among 225 randomly selected under-5 children. We primarily used mothers’ report to assess GI symptoms. Health professionals also diagnosed for some symptoms. Direct stool examination technique was used to identify parasitic infections. Bacteriological analysis of drinking water was done to determine the quality of drinking water. Food safety, environmental sanitation, and hygiene condition of children were assessed using observation checklists. Multivaria...
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