Teaching treatment of mild, acute diarrhea and secondary dehydration to homeless parents.
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Teaching treatment of mild, acute diarrhea and secondary dehydration to homeless parents.

  • 1987 Sep-Oct

  • By Smith, L G
  • Source: Public Health Rep. 102(5):539-542
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    Public Health Rep
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    Smith, L G
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    Homeless people in America are at risk for numerous health hazards. Diarrhea and consequent dehydration commonly affect homeless infants and children. Dehydration, if not treated, can quickly become a medical emergency. If, however, signs of diarrhea and dehydration are recognized and treated early, medical complications may be avoided. Fortunately, some homeless people now have access to shelter facilities that provide health education and services. Education is a fundamental tool in the prevention of disease. For homeless children sick with diarrhea, an educated parent may mean the difference between life and death. Therefore, an educational program was developed to help homeless parents recognize and treat mild, acute diarrhea and secondary dehydration. Participants were urged to treat mild diarrhea at home with oral rehydration therapy, thus preventing expensive medical treatment and hospitalization. The project was based on a format used in workshops designed for battered women's shelters. The program's philosophy reflects the belief that people possess many answers to problems, but often lack the opportunity or encouragement to make use of their knowledge.
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    Public Health Rep. 102(5):539-542
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