Health Communication Materials Database | M/MC ID# FC GUI 1 |
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| English Title: [Give liquid to the child with diarrhea]
Original Title: Lutte contre les maladies diarrheiques. Donnez à boire à l'enfant atteint de la diarrhée
Series Title: | Strengthening reproductive health and STD/AIDS interventions (PRISM) |
Media Format: Flipchart
Date: 1999
Country: Guinea
Subjects: JHU/CCP, Diarrhea, Child Health, Dehydration, Hygiene, Oral Rehydration
Audience: Mothers, Health Personnel
Languages: French
Description: 30 x 21 cm. 16 p. laminated flipchart. Cover: color illustration of a mother holding a child on her lap, feeding it with a spoon
Producers: Guinea Ministère de la Santé, Lutte contre les Maladies Diarrhéiques, OSFAM/PSI, Save the Children, PRISM/JHU/CCP
Contact: OSFAM/PSI
BP 4111
Conakry, Guinea
Phone: (224) 41-32-15
Email: osfam@mirinet.net.gn
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|  | Abstract: Explains what diarrhea is and what causes it (contaminated water and food). It is often caused by poor hygiene in the home and unsterilized bottles. Explains what dehydration does to a child by making a comparison with an unwatered field of grain. Discusses symptoms of the child with simple diarrhea and the child with life-threatening diarrhea. Explains that diarrhea can cause malnutrition and suggests... more Abstract: Explains what diarrhea is and what causes it (contaminated water and food). It is often caused by poor hygiene in the home and unsterilized bottles. Explains what dehydration does to a child by making a comparison with an unwatered field of grain. Discusses symptoms of the child with simple diarrhea and the child with life-threatening diarrhea. Explains that diarrhea can cause malnutrition and suggests that if a child has diarrhea, the mother should breastfeed and feed him oral rehydration solution. Demonstrates how to prepare ORS and how often to feed to a child. Explains when the mother should take the child to the health center. Concludes by re-stating simple ways in which parents can try to prevent diarrhea in the home. less
Notes: Funded by USAID. The PRISM (Strengthening Reproductive Health and STD/AIDS Interventions) initiative is building local health clinics' service delivery and capacity.
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