scholarly journals Use of oral rehydration solution by mothers of under-five children in a rural area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu: a KAP study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 4326
Author(s):  
Muthulakshmi M. ◽  
Gopalakrishnan S.
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Rehydration ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Diarrhoea is defined as the passage of loose, liquid or watery stools more than three times a day. Globally, diarrhoeal disease is the second leading cause of death in children under five years of age. Timely management of the children with ORS has substantially declined the morbidity and mortality from acute infectious diarrhoea. This study was planned with an objective to find out the knowledge, attitude and practice about the use of ORS among mothers of under five children.Methods: This is a cross sectional descriptive study carried out in the rural field practice area attached to a medical college in Kancheepuram district. Using simple random sampling method, the study group of 450 mothers of under-five children were identified. The data was collected using a pretested structured questionnaire containing 10 questions for assessing the knowledge and 8 for attitude and practice each. The answers were scored accordingly. Data was analysed using SPSS 17 software. Knowledge, attitude and practice were calculated using percentages.Results: It is observed that 72% had adequate knowledge, 92% had positive attitude and 94% had good practice regarding the use of ORS among mothers of under-five children.Conclusions: In this study, most of the mothers had adequate knowledge, attitude and practice about the use of ORS. However, knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers towards use of ORS for the treatment of diarrhoea need a little more improvement. This improvement can be achieved through effective health education strategies

Antenatal exercises during pregnancy: knowledge, attitude, and practice of pregnant women in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balamurugan Janakiraman ◽  
Moges Gashaw ◽  
Mulualem Yinunie
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Low Middle Income Countries ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background “Is pregnancy opportunity or a barrier for engaging in exercise”. Maternal health still is a top priority in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Participation in exercises during pregnancy in low-middle income countries is constrained. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of antenatal exercises among Ethiopian women during pregnancy, and also to find out why some women do not exercise during pregnancy. Method: A descriptive hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted and 349 pregnant women receiving prenatal care at the ANC clinic, University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital were recruited. Data were obtained on maternal characteristics, knowledge, attitude, practice, and barriers towards antenatal exercise (ANEx) by interview method. Results Among 349 pregnant women, 138 (39.5%) and 193 (55.3%) had adequate knowledge, a positive attitude, and good practice respectively. Overall, 108 (30.9) of the respondents practiced antenatal exercise, while only 41 (37.9%) among them had a good practice. Brisk walking (90.7%), relaxation (38.9%), and breathing exercise (36.1%) were most practice ANEx, while pelvic floor 6 (5.6%) and 3 (2.8%) yoga were the least practiced. Enhancing post-natal recovery (71%) and vaginal bleeding (64.5) were perceived as benefits and contraindication of ANEx. More than half of them (53.6) think that ANEx doesn’t suit Ethiopian culture. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of ANEx among pregnant women are significantly associated with higher education, government employees, pre-pregnancy exercise, and being advised on ANEx before. Women with adequate knowledge are more likely to have a good practice (AOR 4.53, 95%CI: 1.64, 15.3). Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that knowledge concerning antenatal exercise is low and their attitude is reasonably favorable. However, very few Ethiopian pregnant practices ANEx according to recommended guidelines during pregnancy.

scholarly journals How knowledgeable and practicable are the mothers of under five children in urban slum, Tamil Nadu on: utilization of ORS, homemade fluids and feeding practices during acute diarrhoeal diseases

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 3502
Author(s):  
Daimler Linzy Jose ◽  
Punithakumary Purushothaman ◽  
Ravi Shankar Singanallur Lakshmanan
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Acute Diarrhoea ◽  
Oral Rehydration Therapy ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Rehydration ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children

Background: Globally, acute diarrhoea claims around 1.5 million lives of under-five children. In India, ADD accounts for 8% of deaths in <5yrs age group. Child may be pushed into an irreversible outcome as stunting because of inadequate nutrition and repeated bouts of infection during the first 1000 days of life. Oral rehydration therapy is the most effective treatment intervention which can avert about 14% of deaths in under five children.Methods: A cross sectional study was done among 270 mothers of under five children from our urban health centre service area of PSGIMSR.Results: Among 270 mothers of under five children most of them belonged to the age group of ≤25 years. Only 10.7% of the mothers were aware that infection or germs cause diarrhea, signs of dehydration were not known by 80% of mothers. Mothers’ with more than one child and mothers with education more than 8th class were emerged as the factors affecting ORS preparation.Conclusions: The knowledge on diarrhoea was low. Although awareness regarding spread of diarrhoea and ORS was adequate in this community, knowledge regarding continuation of feeding and signs of dehydration were deficient. Thus educating the mothers of under-five children regarding correct practices of home management of diarrhoea is likely to further reduce diarrhoea morbidity and mortality. 

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Exclusive Breast Feeding Among Inhabitants of Ginjo Guduru Kebele, Jimma Town, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 171-187
Author(s):  
Habtamu Gebresenbet ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Service Delivery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Infant And Young Children ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Appropriate feeding practices are fundamental importance for the survival, growth, development and health of the infant and young children. However; exclusive breastfeeding remains a challenge because of many factors. It was suggested that mother's knowledge, attitude and practice determines the effectiveness of exclusive breastfeeding. This research is a cross-sectional study aimed to assesses mother's knowledge, attitude and practice towards optimal breastfeeding among Ginjo Guduru kebele. The survey was conducted from June 29-July30, 2018, from a total of 315 mothers who had children under one (1) year age, 190 mothers were selected using simple random sampling. Structured pre-tested questionnaires, as well as the in-depth interview, was used to collect the data on the socio-economic, demographic characteristics, knowledge attitude and practice towards exclusive breastfeeding. Among mothers studied about 73.94% had good knowledge of effective breastfeeding, 63.99% of mothers had a positive attitude on effective breastfeeding, and 69.69% had a good practice of effective breastfeeding. About 24.06% of mothers had poor knowledge of effective breastfeeding, approximately 36.11% of mothers had a poor level of attitude on effective breastfeeding, and about 31.31% of mothers had a poor practice of effective breastfeeding. Health service delivery staffs Policymakers, administrators and Non-governmental organisation collaborates to draw strategies to enhance the awareness of mothers about effective breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of fever and febrile illness among parents of under five children

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2103
Author(s):  
Achinta K.R. Mallick ◽  
Shalu S. Kumar ◽  
Janki Bangari ◽  
Himani Suyal
Keyword(s):  
Febrile Illness ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Peripheral Hospital ◽  
Fever Management ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Fever in children is the commonest cause for outpatient and inpatient admissions in the health care setup. Though most fever episodes are benign with self-limiting course, it is often a reason for anxiety and concerning for parents. The aim of the study was to assess the parental knowledge, attitude and practice regarding fever in children under five years of age.Methods: A cross-sectional question based survey, conducted in the pediatric department of a peripheral hospital in Pune, Maharashtra from parents of under five children, presenting for any consultation from July 2018 to December 2018.Results: There were 636 respondents who completed the study. 38.1% were males. Mean age of responders was 26.85 years (SD 5.12 Range 18 to 37 years). Most of the population were educated lot. 55.5% responders defined fever correctly. There was a huge gap in the parent’s knowledge attitude and practice in fever and it’s management. Lack of information and fear of any untoward incident occurring due to fever were the reason for parental anxiety, frequent medication & combination antipyretic use, and pressure on part of health professionals to increase antibiotic prescriptions.Conclusions: Lack of parental knowledge of fever and fever management in younger children is of concern in the community in spite of improvement in the educational level of parents. There is a utmost need to spread awareness in the community about the benign and the self-limiting nature of most febrile illnesses.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and practice of antenatal exercises among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0247533
Author(s):  
Balamurugan Janakiraman ◽  
Tsiwaye Gebreyesus ◽  
Mulualem Yihunie ◽  
Moges Gashaw Genet
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background “Is pregnancy opportunity or a barrier for engaging in exercise”. Maternal health still is a top priority in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Participation in exercises during pregnancy in low-middle income countries is constrained. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of antenatal exercises among Ethiopian women during pregnancy, and also to examine the barriers to prenatal physical activity. Methods A descriptive hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted and 349 pregnant women receiving prenatal care at the ante-natal care clinic, University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital were recruited. Data were obtained on maternal characteristics, knowledge, attitude, practice, and barriers towards antenatal exercise (ANEx) by interview method. Results Among 349 pregnant women, 138 (39.5%) and 193 (55.3%) had adequate knowledge, a positive attitude, and good practice respectively. Overall, 108 (30.9) of the respondents practiced antenatal exercise, while only 41 (37.9%) of those pregnant women had a good practice. Brisk walking (90.7%), relaxation (38.9%), and breathing exercise (36.1%) were most practice ANEx, while pelvic floor 6 (5.6%) and 3 (2.8%) yoga were the least practiced. Enhancing post-natal recovery (71%) and vaginal bleeding (64.5) were perceived as benefits and contraindication of ANEx. More than half of the pregnant women (53.6) reported that ANEx is not appropriate for Ethiopian culture. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of ANEx among pregnant women are significantly associated with higher education, government employees, pre-pregnancy exercise, and being advised on ANEx before. Women with adequate knowledge are more likely to have a good practice (AOR 4.53, 95%CI: 1.64, 15.3). Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that knowledge concerning antenatal exercise is low and their attitude is reasonably favorable. However, very few Ethiopian pregnant practices ANEx according to recommended guidelines during pregnancy.

scholarly journals Childhood Diarrhea and its management- a community based study estimating knowledge, attitude and practice of Saudi Mothers, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
SULTHAN GHADEER ◽  
syeed A ◽  
Abdulaziz Alhossan ◽  
salmeen babelghaith ◽  
ziyadh Al Rabiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Oral Rehydration Therapy ◽  
Childhood Diarrhea ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Rehydration ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Aim To demonstrate the best home care of children with diarrhea in our community by investigating certain knowledge deficiencies, specific inappropriate attitudes, and particular improper practice toward children diarrhea and its management, this study was conducted to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice of Saudi mothers towards diarrhea in their children and its management at home. Methods Online cross-sectional validated online survey targeting Saudi mothers who are living in Saudi Arabia was used to collect data from the beginning of March to the end of April 2019. Results A total of 1140 mothers (52.1% of them are housewives) participated in the study. About of 40.3 % of participating mothers believed that childhood diarrhea is major problem in Saudi community; however, Almost 23% of the participants were unable to identify any critical sign of sever diarrhea, and around 66% falsely stated that diarrhea is caused by teething. Although of 62 % of our participating mothers knew about the oral rehydration therapy (ORS), only 23.5 % of them used it for their children. Conclusion Adequate knowledge of mothers about the critical sings, causes, transmission, prevention, and management of childhood diarrhea should be applied in simple language to communicate the health-related information in clear manner.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Religious Obligations among Healthcare Workers in Hospital Langkawi, Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafiz J ◽  
Dzulkhairi MR ◽  
Shamsir MA ◽  
Abu N
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: Islamic prayers involve certain physical movements and positions. These positions may be difficult to achieve in Muslim patients who suffer from any illness that limit their physical movements. Therefore, Islam introduced the concept of Rukhsah or exemptions. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers related to performing prayers during illness. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 121 healthcare workers in Hospital Langkawi, between 22nd to 24th April 2014. Simple random sampling method was used to select the participants among healthcare workers in Hospital Langkawi to attend a workshop on Rukhsah Ibadah. The participants were given a set of questionnaire to answer and all the data were collected just before the talk began. Results: The majority of the participants 108 (89.3%) were female and more than half of them 74 (61.2%) were staff nurses. The mean age for the participants was 32.4 (SD: 9.42) years. About 73 (60.3%) of the participants have good knowledge, 62 (51.2%) have good attitude and 73 (60.3%) have good practice towards religious obligations and Rukhsah. Bivariate analysis shows no correlation between age and knowledge, attitude and practice score. There was also no correlation seen between knowledge, attitude and practice score. Conclusion: Almost half of the participants have good knowledge, attitude and practice on performing prayers during illness. By conducting proper training and coaching, it is hoped that their level of understanding towards Rukhsah can be improved.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Mothers on the First 1000 Days of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 130
Author(s):  
Indah Suci Widyahening ◽  
Muhammad A Aufa ◽  
Muhammad F Alhas ◽  
Aji B Widodo ◽  
Dewi Friska
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

The first 1000 days of life is the window period which critically determines the children’s growth and development and individual’s health afterwards. The knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of pregnant mothers and mothers with children under two years old greatly influence the optimum growth and development of children during the period. This study was aimed to evaluate the KAP of mothers about the first 1000 days of life and its associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a sub-district in Depok city in August 2017. Subjects were purposively recruited to fill the validated KAP questionnaire on the first 1000 days. A total of 110 subjects were recruited, the higher proportion of them have adequate knowledge (42.7%), good attitude ((62.7%), and good practice (61.8%). The mothers’ knowledge was associated with attitude and practice (p<0.001) but the attitude and practice were not associated (p=0.175). Maternal education was the only factor that associated with knowledge (p=0.018) and attitude (p=0.013) while family income was associated with practice (p=0.018). This finding strengthened the importance of the existing community empowerment program such as the integrated health post (posyandu) in improving the KAP of mothers to achieve better child’s development during the first 1000 days period.

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