Toolkit for the Collection of Survey Data on the Correct Use of Pediatric Zinc as a Treatment for Diarrhea

By Vicki MacDonald

Contributed By POUZN Project

Published: 2010

Objectives

1. Present objectives, concepts, and tools for conducting household research on the use of pediatric zinc along with oral rehydration solution/salts (ORS) or recommended home-prepared fluids, such as the sugar-salt solution, commonly referred to as oral rehydration therapy (ORT), for the treatment of uncomplicated diarrhea.

2. Present objectives, concepts and tools related to conducting focus group discussions and/or individual interviews to gather more in-depth information on motivators and demotivators for the use of zinc for the treatment of diarrhea and/or the prescription of zinc products for treatment of pediatric diarrheas.

3. Provide a set of survey research tools that can be adapted to specific country environments to collect data on the use of zinc for household diarrhea management.

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