Practices of diarrhoea disease prevention measures among caregivers in Nyalenda, Kisumu County

Abstract

This study aims to assess the practice of diarrhoea disease prevention measures among caregivers to enhance the effectiveness of prevention strategies. Diarrhoea disease poses a significant health risk, particularly among children, and caregivers play a crucial role in preventing its occurrence. However, the actual practice of diarrhoea disease prevention measures among caregivers is not well understood. Understanding the current practices and identifying areas for improvement can inform targeted interventions and educational programs to enhance the effectiveness of prevention strategies. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with mixed methods analysis. A sample of 302 households with caregivers of children aged 6-24 months. In-depth interviews and structured questionnaires were employed for data collection entered into SPSS. Descriptive analysis, multivariate logistic regression, independent samples t-test, chi-square test, and qualitative thematic analysis were employed for data analysis. The findings revealed the level of adherence to preventive measures among caregivers and identified specific areas where improvements are needed. The study contributes to the understanding of caregivers’ practices in preventing diarrhoea diseases and highlights the necessity for targeted interventions to improve adherence to preventive measures. By identifying specific areas for improvement, healthcare providers and policymakers can design educational programs and interventions that address the gaps in practice, ultimately reducing the incidence of diarrhoea diseases among children. The study recommends incorporating visual charts as an intervention strategy to improve caregivers’ practice of diarrhoea disease prevention measures. Visual charts can effectively enhance adherence to preventive measures among caregivers, ultimately reducing the prevalence of diarrhoea in children.