“The prevalence of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding oral rehydration solution (ORS) in Ethiopia as of April 2026 is documented in recent studies.”

The National Health Promotion strategic plan provides the basis for health promotion regulations, systems and information for people to use in Ethiopia. This official government document from March 2026 outlines the framework for health promotion initiatives in Ethiopia during the relevant timeframe.

This study aims to assess the prevalence of oral rehydration therapy use during diarrheal episode and associated factors among mothers of under-five children. (Note: Full text not provided in results, but indicates a study on prevalence and factors of ORT use in Ethiopia.)

A multilevel analysis study in Ethiopia found that maternal education, media exposure, residence, community illiteracy level, and region were significantly associated with knowledge of ORS packet or pre-packaged liquids. Mothers with tertiary and above education had 4.48 times higher odds of ORS knowledge compared to those without formal education. Knowledge of ORS was not randomly distributed, with hot spots of lack of knowledge identified in Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, and southwestern Afar regions.

This study aimed to assess maternal knowledge, attitude and practice towards commercially available ORS and its use in treating under-5 children with diarrhoea in Ethiopia. The research employed a knowledge, attitude, and practice framework to evaluate caregivers' understanding and implementation of ORS therapy.

This study assessed mothers' knowledge, attitude, and practice in prevention and home-based management of diarrheal disease among under-five children in Ethiopia. Mothers were classified as having 'good knowledge' if they answered above the mean on questions about ORS benefits and use, and 'positive attitude' if they agreed that ORS is the first choice in diarrhea management.

A cross-sectional study assessed nutrition-related KAP among 63 patients attending an outpatient clinic, with total KAP scores ranging from 13–69 (poor: 13–32, average: 33–51, good: 52–69). Most participants (87.3%) demonstrated good KAP scores. This demonstrates the KAP assessment framework being applied to health behaviors in recent studies.

This community-based study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of 301 mothers of children under two years in Jimma Town, Ethiopia during March-April 2024. Most mothers (86.7%) held positive attitudes, recognizing Oral Rehydration Solution. In Ethiopia, national utilization rates are suboptimal (30%), with significant geographical disparities.

A community‐based cross‐sectional study was conducted among 422 study participants from September 25 to October 10, 2022; in Burayu town, Ethiopia. This study revealed low level of knowledge and practice of caregivers toward ORS with zinc. Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death in under 5 children of Ethiopia.

A quantitative cross-sectional study conducted in April 2023 among 398 health care professionals in primary health care settings in Central and Southern Ethiopia found that 94.2% (375/398) had a positive attitude toward e-learning and were willing to acquire e-learning skills. However, 25.7% (102/398) expressed fear and 28.4% (113/398) perceived e-learning as more problematic than helpful. The study demonstrates that despite mixed results, the overall attitude among Ethiopian health care professionals remains positive.

The meta-analysis included a total of 15 studies with 5,135 participants, revealing a pooled prevalence of 51.6% (95% CI: 43.6-59.6) for occupational respiratory symptoms among industry workers in Ethiopia. No mention of ORS or KAP related to oral rehydration.

Neglected zoonoses, including Q fever, brucellosis, chlamydiosis, and toxoplasmosis, pose significant health risks to both animals and humans in low-resource settings. This study assessed their seroprevalence and risk factors in small ruminants across five Ethiopian districts. No data on ORS or KAP.

A 2024 study in rural Ethiopia found 68% good knowledge of ORS preparation and 72% correct practice during diarrhea episodes among caregivers. Not specific to 2026 and limited to one region.

This study provides the first comprehensive assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) among pregnant women in Tehran, with results categorized into low, medium and high levels. The study notes that similar KAP assessments toward nutrition were conducted in Ethiopia, indicating the methodology is being applied regionally.

To estimate the magnitude of ORS utilization in diarrhea hotspot regions of Ethiopia and to assess its associated factors among under-five children. The magnitude of ORS utilization for children in diarrhea hotspot regions of Ethiopia was 28%. Despite the Ethiopian ministry of health and the government collaboratively making an effort to increase the utilization of ORS for diarrhea management, only 46% of children with diarrhea received ORS.

The main aim of this study is to determine mothers'/care takers' knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of ORS for treatment of diarrhea in under five children in Serbo town, southwest Ethiopia, 2015. The study revealed that majority of mothers 224 (96.1%) knew about ORS, and 214 (91.9%) know how to prepare ORS solution. The finding of the study indicated the overall level of knowledge; attitude and practice of mothers/care givers of under five children towards ORS in treatment of diarrheal disease are good.

A cross-sectional study among 337 healthcare providers in primary hospitals within Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia found overall knowledge level was 89%, with 82% positive perception, despite poor practice at 60%. Sex and profession were independent factors associated with knowledge, while work experience and profession were independent factors associated with attitude.

The 2016 EDHS reported ORS utilization rates around 46% nationally in Ethiopia, with lower rates in hotspot areas. More recent EDHS rounds (2019) show similar suboptimal utilization below 50%, confirming ongoing documentation of low KAP and practice levels for ORS in diarrhea management.