Mother’s Knowledge and Attitude Associated with Diarrhea in an Urban Area in Karachi, Pakistan

Diarrhea remains a major cause of mortality in children under 5 years of age in countries with low socioeconomic status. The aim of this research is to identify the major causes of diarrhea and to evaluate attitude and knowledge regarding the management of diarrhea of mothers of children less than five years of age living at an urban area in Karachi, Pakistan. The study results reveal that the major cause of diarrhea is lack of awareness about the prevention and proper management among mothers of children under of five years of age, due to which children are facing many complication. It is recommended that there is need to focus on strategies that decrease the risks of diarrhea which includes the early recognition of signs of dehydration, knowledge about oral rehydration solution and enhance maternal knowledge. These interventions could be spread by using mass media.