Variables N %
Critical signs and symptoms of diarrhea* Passage of >3 loose stools with blood in 24 hours Thirst and dry mouth Tearless eyes Loss of stretchiness of the skin I do not know 553 366 132 277 261 48.5 32.1 11.6 24.3 22.9
Cause/mode of transmission of diarrhea* Drinking bad/dirty water Eating dirty food Eating with dirty hands Eating expired food Insects feeding on dirty tools Bottle of breastfeeding Unpasteurized milk 361 569 470 516 231 235 226 31.7 49.9 41.2 45.3 20.3 20.6 19.8
Management of child’s diarrhea Visit the physician Visit the pharmacist Use ORS Give homemade fluids Feed the child with breastfeeding Stop feeding Nothing 786 233 262 600 100 53 41 68.9 20.4 23.0 52.6 8.8 4.6 3.6