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Oral Rehydration and Continued Feeding for Children with Diarrhea in Kenya

Title: Oral Rehydration, Continued Feeding for Children with Diarrhea in Kenya

Principal Investigator: Pavani Kalluri Ram, MD

Funding Agency: USAID/CDC

Period: 04/03/07 - 04/02/10

Abstract: Assessment of determinants and barriers to utilization of oral rehydration therapy and continued feeding for children with diarrhea among caretakers, medical providers, and pharmacists in rural and urban Kenya. Technical assistance to Safe Water System programs and participation in Public Private Partnership for Handwashing Promotion Steering Committee.

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