ArticleRwanda journal of medicine and health sciences2026
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Diarrhoea among Children under Five in Murambi Sector, Gatsibo District, Rwanda.
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Background: Diarrhoea remains a major public health concern among children under five in developing countries due to inadequate sanitation and limited access to clean water. Evidence on specific factors contributing to diarrhoea in Murambi Sector, Gatsibo District, Rwanda, is limited. This study assessed the prevalence of diarrhoea and its associated factors among children under five. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 339 children under five. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0, applying bivariate and multivariable logistic regression. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: Among the participants, 56.6% were female. The prevalence of diarrhoea was 14%. Factors significantly associated with diarrhoea included having an improved toilet, presence of a handwashing facility, and washing hands before feeding a child (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Improved sanitation and hand hygiene practices are essential to reduce diarrhoea among children under five in Murambi Sector. These findings support interventions aimed at promoting household hygiene and enhancing access to sanitation facilities.
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