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Table 4 Activities implemented by ORT corner providers (N = 21) as reported by providers

From: Reducing the burden of diarrhea among children under five years old: lessons learned from oral rehydration therapy corner program implementation in Northern Nigeria

Activity

Frequency of implementation (n,%)

Always

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Provided ORS preparation demonstration, n = 21

14(67)

7(33)

0(0)

0(0)

Gave ORS packages to caregivers, n = 21

12(57)

5(24)

2(10)

2(10)

Explained how to prepare ORS/SSS, how often give it to a child, and when to throw it away always, n = 21

18(86)

3(14)

0(0)

0(0)

Gave zinc tablets to a child with diarrhea, n = 20

4(20)

5(25)

2(10)

9(45)

Explained the dosage of zinc tablets and duration of treatment, n = 16

7(44)

3(19)

1(6)

5(31)