Use of oral rehydration therapy in the treatment of childhood diarrhoea in Douala, Cameroon.

Introduction: The use of oral rehydration solutions in our context remains limited. This study was conducted to analyze the rate of this use in Douala, Cameroon and thereby determine the factors associated with it.

Method: A cross-sectional survey was administered to parents of children aged five years and younger during a six-month study period.