Impact of mother’s education on childhood diarrhea in households with sub-optimal flooring in Pakistan

Jawaria Anum and Verda Salman ()
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Jawaria Anum: National University of Sciences and Technology
Verda Salman: National University of Sciences and Technology

Review of Economics of the Household, 2024, vol. 22, issue 4, No 3, 1353-1370

Abstract: Abstract Diarrheal diseases remain a leading factor behind child mortality in Pakistan. Children residing in households with unimproved sanitation and water facilities suffer more from diarrheal illness. One of the important pathways that has not been well investigated in Pakistan is the household floor, which carries significant fecal contamination. For this purpose, the present study assesses the impact of household flooring on the incidence of diarrhea among children aged 6–59 months. Data for this cross-sectional study has been taken from Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (2017–18). Descriptive statistics and multilevel logistic regression were employed. The results revealed that improved household flooring leads to a substantial reduction in childhood diarrhea. Also, well-educated mothers through better hygiene and correct dietary practices reduce diarrheal illness among children even in an unhygienic environment. Policies focused on household level factors will lower the likelihood of diarrhea and subsequently improve the health of a child.

Keywords: Diarrhea; Household flooring; Sanitation facility; Water facility; Multilevel logistic regression (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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