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    DETERMINANTS OF DELAY IN TREATMENT SEEKING FOR DIARRHEAL DISEASES AMONG MOTHERS WITH UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS OF SIDAMA REGION ,SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA: UNMATCHED CASE CONTROL STUDY
    (Hawassa University, 2024-05) MENELIK MATHEWOS
    Background-.A significant majority of pediatric diarrheal deaths are caused by delays in receiving timely, appropriate care. Life-threatening consequences are decreased when under five children with diarrhea obtain medical attention promptly and appropriately. Therefore, this study looked into factors that contributed to mothers of children under five delaying of treatment for diarrheal illnesses. Objective – To assess determinant of delay in treatment seeking for diarrheal disease among mothers with under five children in public hospitals in Sidama region, southern, Ethiopia from April 1 to May 30,2024 Methods - A Facility-based unmatched case control study was conducted on 414(207 Cases and 207 Controls). Cases were under-five children paired with their mothers/caregivers who sought treatment after 24 hours of the onset of signs and symptoms of diarrheal diseases, and controls were under-five children paired with their mothers/caregivers who sought treatment within 24 hours of the onset of signs and symptoms of diarrheal diseases. Data were collected using KOBO collect with smart Phone and analyzed by using SPSS 26. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regressions were computed to identify independent determinants of delay in treatment seeking. Association was described using an adjusted odds ratio along with their 95% confidence interval. Significance was declared at p<0.05 in the multivariable logistic regression. Results- from 418 selected participants, 414 mothers (207 cases and 207 controls) were included. Being rural resident (AOR 3.40(95 % CI 2.03-5.72), Child age < 24 months (AOR 4.43(95 % CI=2.35-8.34), Mothers without formal education (AOR 11.679(95 % CI 3.705 36.81), difficult to pay cost of treatment (AOR 4.345(95 % CI 2.019-9.352), Absence of health insurance AOR 3.182(95 % CI 1.945-5.207), were significant determinants of delayed treatment seeking. Conclusion-Young age of child, rural residence, Educational level of mothers, difficulty to pay Cost of treatment and absence of health insurance were important determinants of delay in treatment seeking. Thus comprehensive strategies that might enhance health facility accessibility crucial to reduce diarrhea related complications.