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From aralu to ORS: Sinhalese perceptions of digestion, diarrhea, and dehydration

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This paper explores popular Sinhalese perceptions of diarrheal diseases and related health care behavior. Also addressed are cultural interpretations of dehydration and perceptions of oral rehydration solution (ORS). The social marketing of ORS is considered. It is suggested that the marketing of ORS be more closely linked to education programs which promote appropriate conceptualization of dehydration. The need to more closely integrate nutrition education and diarrheal management programs is discussed.

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  • Nichter, Mark, 1988. "From aralu to ORS: Sinhalese perceptions of digestion, diarrhea, and dehydration," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 27(1), pages 39-52, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:27:y:1988:i:1:p:39-52
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    1. Ellis, Amy A. & Winch, Peter & Daou, Zana & Gilroy, Kate E. & Swedberg, Eric, 2007. "Home management of childhood diarrhoea in southern Mali--Implications for the introduction of zinc treatment," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 64(3), pages 701-712, February.
    2. Joy J. Chebet & Aminata Kilungo & Halimatou Alaofè & Hamisi Malebo & Shaaban Katani & Mark Nichter, 2020. "Local Perceptions, Cultural Beliefs, Practices and Changing Perspectives of Handling Infant Feces: A Case Study in a Rural Geita District, North-Western Tanzania," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(9), pages 1-15, April.

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