THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ON EFFECT OF DIARRHEA INFECTION ON THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN BETWEEN 0-5 YEARS OLD IN IDI-ORO COMMUNITY SURULERE LOCAL GORVANMENT, OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE

This write-up is based on the effect of diarrhea infection on the health of children between 0-5 years old in Idi-Oro Community Surulere Local Government. Diarrhea is the disturbance of the gastro-intestinal tract comprising of changes in intestinal motility and absorption leading to increase in the volume of stool and in their consistency. Diarrhea is a symptom of infection caused by a host of bacterial. There are several factors likely to contribute to the very high diarrhea morbidity and mortality rate in children under (5) five years old including poverty, female illiteracy, poor water supply and santation, poor hygiene practices and inadequate health service, malnutrition is another established risk factor for mortality among children with diarrhea diseases. The main consequences of diarrhea are frequent loose or water stool, the risk of dehydration, damage to intestine and loss of appetite with or without vomiting. The effect of diarrhea infection on the health of children between 0-5 years can be managed through rotavirus immunization, improved complementary feeding practices, promotion of exclusive breastfeeding, intake of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and good hygiene practices.