A study to assess the knowledge regarding the prevention of home accidents among the mothers of under-five children in a selected community, Mangalore

2021 ◽  
pp. 408-412
Author(s):  
Annmariya T.A ◽  
Arya K ◽  
Binni Varughese ◽  
Diniya M.T ◽  
Festimol Pinhero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
World Health ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Home Accidents

World Health Organization (WHO) defines accident as an unexpected and an unintended event causing physical and mental injures. Children being less aware of danger are more vulnerable to accidents are one of the five leading causes of death in developing countries yearly. Accidents are main cause of death among children aged between 1-5 years old. As children are explorative in nature a number of accidents occur in this age group. Aims of the study: To assess the knowledge of mothers regarding prevention of home accidents and to find association between the knowledge score of mothers and selected demographic variables. Methodology: A descriptive study approach was adopted and structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of mothers. Convenience sampling technique was used to select the 50 samples from the selected community at Mangalore. The results and Conclusion: Majority (36%) of the mothers belonged to the age group 25-31 years. Half (50%) of the samples are belonged to Muslim community, 60% of the samples were from nuclear family, most (36%) of the samples were having one under five child. Majority 34% had pre-university and 30% had secondary school education. Majority (84 %) of the respondents had moderately adequate knowledge, only few (4 %) had inadequate knowledge and only 12% had adequate knowledge on prevention of home accidents. The maximum score of knowledge score was about 19, range 16, mean 10.54, standard deviation ± 4.20 and the mean percentage was 13. The computed chi-square value chi-square value computed between the level of knowledge and selected demographic variables i.e. age (22=1.093) Religion (22=2.155), Type of family (22=2.614), number of children below 5 years of age (22=.398) educational status (23=1.840) of the mothers and whether the child met with any type of accidents (21=.368) not significant at 0.05 level of significance. Thus, it can be interpreted that there is no significant association between knowledge of mothers of under five children and selected variables. Knowledge of mothers regarding prevention of home accidents was moderately adequate. Under five home accidents are common in India and it is necessary to take adequate precautions to prevent it. Educating mothers is the best way to prevent under five accidents at home.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Information Education Communication Knowledge Regarding Dengu Fever Prevention Among Under Five Mothers

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 848-852
Author(s):  
Sindhu Priya ◽  
Pasupathi A A
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
World Health ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge

Dengue fever is the most well-known mosquito-borne viral contamination globally. It is a significant medical condition, chiefly influencing the kids in the South East Asian area since 1950. In 2012 the World Health Organization (WHO) positioned dengue as the quickest spreading vector-borne viral disease, going through a 30-overlap increment in illness occurrence in the course of recent years. Up to 50-100 million diseases are presently assessed to happen every year in more than 100 endemic nations, putting practically 50% of the total populace in danger. Worldwide circulation of dengue fever is assessed as 100 million new instances of dengue fever and 22,000 deaths generally among youngsters happen worldwide every year including 500,000 instances of a possibly deadly type of malady, Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS). The study aim is to assess the effectiveness of an information booklet regarding dengue fever and its prevention among under-five mothers. A descriptive research design with purposing sampling technique was adopted to conduct a study among mothers of under-five children. Data was gathered by using structured questionnaires. Among 100 samples out of 61 samples (61%) have inadequate knowledge, 39 samples (39%) have moderate knowledge and none of them had adequate knowledge in the pre-test. Among 100 samples out of 17 samples (17%) have moderate knowledge, 83 samples (83%) have adequate knowledge and none of them had inadequate knowledge in post-test. The study shows that it is an association between the demographic variables of mothers of under-five children regarding prevention of dengue fever. There was a statistically significant found in significant family income. The studies concluded that there is an association between the demographic variables of mothers of under-five children regarding prevention of dengue fever. There was a statistically significant found in significant family income.

scholarly journals A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Instructional Teaching Programme on Level of Knowledge and Practices of Prevention of Pneumonia among Mothers of under Five Children in Selected Villages, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
P. Jegin ◽  
S. Subbulakshmi ◽  
M. Dinesh Kumar ◽  
J. Dayana ◽  
E. Elakiya
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean

Back ground: An experimental study was conducted to assess the effects of instructional teaching programme (ITP) on knowledge and practices of mothers regarding prevention of pneumonia in children, Pooncherry, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.Objectives of the study were to assess the effectiveness of ITP on prevention of pneumonia on level of knowledge and practices among mothers of under five children. Materials and Methods: Non probability purposive technique was adopted for this study. Samples who met inclusion criteria were participated in the study. Self-structured interview schedule for knowledge  and structured rating scale for practices were used to collect the data. Results: The study results shows that in the pre test 15.13 % of the mothers had adequate knowledge, 24.34 % of the mothers were had moderately adequate knowledge and 60.53 % of the mothers had inadequate knowledge and  and in post test 63.17% of mothers were had adequate knowledge, 28.94% of the mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and very few (8.55% ) mothers had inadequate knowledge. Pre test practices score shows that 63.82 % of the mothers had less desirable practice, 22.37% of the mothers had moderate desirable practices and 13.81% were had highly desirable practices whereas in the post test 63.82% of them had highly desirable practice, 23.03% of them had moderate desirable practices and 13.16% of them had less desirable practices. The mean pretest knowledge score was 5.45 ± 1.47 and the mean posttest knowledge score was 8.49 ± 0.71 and the t value was 15.17, it shows that statistically there was an improvement in the post test knowledge score. The mean pretest practice score was 22.38 ± 2.76, the mean posttest practice score was 43.64 ±1.97 and the t value was 13.35, it shows that statistically there was a significant improvement in the post test practice score. The instructional teaching programme on prevention of pneumonia was statistically effective in promoting the knowledge and desirable practices among mothers.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of pamphlets on knowledge and practice regarding oral rehydration among mothers of under five children

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 3963
Author(s):  
Rina Kumari ◽  
Somesh Raju ◽  
Pragati Sharma ◽  
Raunak Verma ◽  
Prashant Pratap
Keyword(s):  
Test Score ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Oral Rehydration Therapy ◽  
Oral Rehydration ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: Diarrhoea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among under-five children. Correct knowledge regarding oral rehydration therapy (ORT) helps prevent morbidity and mortality due to diarrhoea. Our objective was to assess the awareness, knowledge and practice of mothers of under-five children regarding ORT and home management of diarrhoea and effectiveness of pamphlets regarding knowledge and practices of oral rehydration therapy.Methods: A pre-experimental (one group pre-test & post-test) quantitative study conducted at King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, U.P. Subjects selected by purposive sampling technique and pre-test and post test conducted after explain nature of study and distribution of pamphlets containing information about diarrhoea and ORS.Results: Pre-test knowledge score of subjects regarding diarrhoea and oral rehydration showed that 64 percent of mothers having moderately adequate knowledge and 36 percent were having inadequate knowledge. Post-test knowledge score showed Significant improvements, 72.72 percent of subjects having adequate knowledge and 27.27 percent of subjects having moderately adequate knowledge and results were highly significant. Pre-test score of mothers regarding practice of oral rehydration therapy showed that majority (45.45%) of subjects having inadequate knowledge, 41.81% of subjects having moderately adequate knowledge and only 12.72% of mothers having adequate knowledge. Post-test score ct showed significant improvement in their practice regarding diarrhoea and ORS.Conclusion: Mothers were having moderately adequate knowledge about diarrhoea and dehydration. Although most of them could prepare commercially available packets of the O.R.S, but they could not prepare the O.R.S at home. Teaching of mothers about signs of dehydration and preparing and using O.R.S can help to reduce the mortality and morbidity of under five children.

Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching programme on knowledge regarding first aid management of foreign body aspiration among mothers of under-five children

2021 ◽  
pp. 459-465
Author(s):  
Sree Vidhya. K.P. ◽  
Siji. C.S. ◽  
Nandini. M
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Foreign Body Aspiration ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Video Assisted ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Foreign body aspiration remains a significant cause of death in children for anatomic as well as developmental reasons. Foreign body aspiration is a potentially life-threatening event because it can block respiration by obstructing the airway, there by impairing oxygenation and ventilation. Mothers, as a primary care giver must be aware of first aid management of foreign body aspiration and measures to prevent it. Hence, the study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding first aid management of foreign body aspiration among mothers of under-five children in selected anganwadis under Nadathara Gramapanchayath, Thrissur. The other objectives of the study were to find out the association between level of knowledge with selected demographic variables of mothers regarding first aid management of foreign body aspiration. Quasi experimental one group pre testpost test design was conducted among 30 mothers of underfive children. Samples were selected by using purposive sampling method from 2 anganwadis. Pre test was conducted using structured knowledge questionnaire. It was followed by video assisted teaching of first aid management of foreign body aspiration with appropriate AV aids by the investigator. Post test was done after 7 days and the analysis shows that there is a significant increase in knowledge score of mothers regarding first aid management of foreign body aspiration. Also, the study findings revealed that there is no association between knowledge score of mothers with their selected demographic variables. Thus, the study concluded that the video assisted teaching regarding first aid management of foreign body aspiration was effective in improving the knowledge of mothers.

scholarly journals Knowledge on Pediatric First Aid Management among Mothers with Under Five Children in Bharatpur

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
N. Dhana Sekaran ◽  
L. Indhumathi ◽  
Anu Kharel
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introduction: Paediatric emergencies are the leading causes of death in children under five years of age. The toddlers, preschoolers with highest curiosity to explore, investigate and with the ability to run and play are more prone to getting injuries like falls, burns, cuts, bites, stings, poisoning, fracture, chocking, and wounds. Paediatric emergency mostly occur in home, roads and grounds. Hence the mothers are expected to be knowledgeable on paediatric first aid management. The objectives of this research to assess the knowledge on pediatric first aid management, to compare the knowledge on pediatric first aid management and to find out association between the knowledge scores of mothers with under five children with selected demographic variables. Methods: A cross sectional analytical study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding pediatric first aid management among 165 mothers with under five children were selected  in pediatric outpatient department of College of Medical Sciences  Teaching Hospital by non probability purposive sampling technique and data was collected by using structured interview questionnaire. The data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics SPSS software. Results: Demographic characteristics reveal that highest percentage (61.8 %) of them had one under five children. Comparisons of the knowledge score with demography highest mean and SD in relation to postgraduate shows that (30.2 ± 1.78). The level of knowledge score was (53.9 %) of them had adequate knowledge. However there was significant association between knowledge score with their education, occupation, family income and previous source of information. It revealing that maximum demographic variables do not affected the level of knowledge. Conclusions: The level of knowledge about pediatric first aid management among mothers was satisfactory. But still the mothers require the need of pediatric first aid health information among mothers to save and safe the children.   Keywords: Knowledge, Pediatric First Aid Management, Mothers with Under Five Children.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Vaccination and Menstrual Issues - A Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 298-308
Author(s):  
Sheela. J
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Menstrual Bleeding ◽  
Female Participant ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Abdominal Bloating ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The present study was aimed to assess the menstrual issues post COVID 19 vaccination. The objectives of the study was to assess the menstrual issues post COVID 19 vaccination & to find the association between menstrual issues and socio demographic variables. The study was conducted among 100 female participants who were vaccinated against COVID 19, using purposive sampling method. The present study showed that 88% had taken Covishield and 12 % had taken Covaxin. Majority that is 68% of the female participants belonged to the age group of 18-26 years, 63 % were Hindus and 65% belonged to nuclear family. In terms of the educational status 55% were graduates and 49% were studying. Majority that is 67% had their first menstrual period at the age of 13-15 years and 91% had no menstrual problem before Covid 19 vaccination. Distribution of 88 female participants according to Covishield vaccine and the menstrual issues revealed that 14% had missed periods, 10 % had bleeding or spotting in between periods, 13 % had menstrual bleeding lasting long, 58 % had menstrual cramps, 18% had heavy periods, 24% had breast tenderness, 39% had abdominal bloating, 27% had extreme tiredness, 11% had constipation and 47% had mood swings. Distribution of 12 female participants according to Covaxin vaccine and the menstrual issues revealed that 33% had missed periods, 25% had bleeding or spotting in between periods, 08% had menstrual bleeding lasting long, 50% had menstrual cramps, 17% had heavy periods, 33% had breast tenderness, 33% had abdominal bloating, 67% had extreme tiredness, 25% had constipation and 58% had mood swings. Distribution of female participants aged <20 years who were vaccinated with Covishield/Covaxin revealed that none of the participants in this age group reported any menstrual issues except one person who had extreme tiredness after Covaxin. Chi-Square test or proportion test no possible for both Covishield and Covaxin in age group<20 as observed frequencies do not match requirements of the test. Distribution of female participants aged 20 -29 years who were vaccinated with Covishield/ Covaxin revealed that for Covishield the proportion test for menstrual cramps revealed Z=0.426 (not significant, ‘p’>0.05), abdominal bloating Z=7.249 (significant, ‘p’< 0.01) and mood swing Z= 2.558 (significant, ‘p’<0.01) For Covaxin Chi square or proportion test not possible in age group 20 - 29 years as observed frequencies do not match requirements of the test. Distribution of female participants aged 30-39 years who were vaccinated with Covishield/Covaxin revealed that for Covishield the proportion test for breast tenderness revealed Z=0.343 (not significant, ‘p’>0.05). Chi square test & proportion test for missed bleeding, periods lasting long, and cramps is not possible as the observed frequencies do not match requirements of the test. For Covaxin Chi square or proportion test not possible in age group 30 - 39 years as observed frequencies do not match requirements of the test. Distribution of female participants aged 40-49 years who were vaccinated with Covishield, majority had menstrual issues and those who were vaccinated with Covaxin 50% had no menstrual issues. Chi -Square test or proportion test no possible for both Covishield and Covaxin in age group 40-49 years as observed frequencies do not match requirements of the test. Only one female participant aged 50 years and above was vaccinated with Covishield and she had menstrual issues before vaccination too. Therefore statistical analysis possible in this case. A quantitative non- experimental survey approach was chosen for the study. Menstrual issues post COVID 19 vaccination was assessed using a structured questionnaire. Keywords: COVID 19, vaccination, Covishield, Covaxin, menstrual issues.

Knowledge and attitude regarding home safety measures on unintentional injuries among mothers of under-five children in Paediatrics units at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry

2021 ◽  
pp. 347-350
Author(s):  
Alwyna Sandy ◽  
Anne Jenefer. G ◽  
Aarthika R ◽  
Aarthy D ◽  
Abirami S ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Home Safety ◽  
Unintentional Injuries ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction: Children are like butterflies. They really love to explore the living surroundings they live. The environment they live has many potential hazards. Unintentional injuries are mainly responsible for many injury and death in children especially under five children. But most of the potential risks can be avoided if the parents of under five children are aware of the risk factors in their surroundings and children should be properly taken care by their parents. There are many causes of injury and death among children but most of the leading causes are Drowning, Falling, Burns, Choking and Poisoning. Educating and giving awareness to parents about the preventive measures which should be adopted to prevent these injuries can save the children especially under five thereby reducing the mortality rate upto 90 percentage. Statement of Problem: A Study to Assess the level of Knowledge and Attitude regarding Home safety measures on unintentional injuries among mothers of under- five children at Paediatric units, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry. Objectives: 1. To assess the level of knowledge and attitude regarding home safety measures on unintentional injuries among mothers of under five children. 2. To find out the association between level of knowledge and attitude regarding home safety measures on unintentional injuries among mothers of under five children with selected demographic variables. Methodology: Data was collected over a period of one week in march 2020.Exploratory research approach is used in this study and descriptive research design is used to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding home safety measures on unintentional injuries among mothers of under five children. Mothers of under five children who fulfil inclusion criteria were selected using Purposive Sampling Technique and the sample size is 67. Data was collected using structured questionnaire. The data collected will be analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Fisherman exact test was used to test the association between level of knowledge regarding home safety measures on unintentional injuries among mothers of under five children with selected demographic variables. Results: In the present study, level of knowledge of mothers of under five children regarding home safety measures on unintentional injuries revealed that 21(31.34%) were having inadequate knowledge, 37(55.22%) mothers were having moderately adequate knowledge, 9 (13.43%) mothers were having adequate knowledge regarding home safety measures on unintentional injuries. The level of attitude of mothers of under five children regarding home safety measures revealed that 67(100%) of the mothers were having favourable attitude regarding home safety measures on unintentional injuries. Conclusion: The researchers gave health education leaflets to all the mothers of under-five children in order to improve the knowledge of the mother so that risks of unintentional injury can be reduced thereby reducing mortality rate of under five children.

scholarly journals Confirmed malaria cases among under five children with fever and history of fever in Masogo sub-county, Kisumu county-Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silas Onyango Awuor ◽  
◽  
Omwenga O Eric ◽  
Stanslaus Musyoki ◽  
Ibrahim I Daud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Setting ◽  
World Health ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Parasitological Diagnosis ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
History Of ◽  
Reporting Tool ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Or History

Background: The World Health Organization recommends that malaria treatment should begin with parasitological diagnosis. This will help to regulate misuse of anti-malarial drugs in areas with high transmission. Aim: Aim was to assess the prevalence of parasitological confirmed malaria among under five years children presenting with fever or history of fever attending medication at Masogo sub-county hospital. Setting: The study was conducted in Masogo Sub County, Kisumu County, Kenya. Data and methodology: The study used 2020 dataset from the laboratory MOH 706 reporting tool with a total number of 6787 children under five years old tested in the lab. Result: Of the 6787 test performed in the year 2020, 2225 (32.8%) turn positive to malaria parasite where there was high prevalence in female children at 1141 (51.3%) than male children 1084 (48.7%) of the total positive examined. Prevalence of the malaria among the age group bracket was high at 48-59 months old at 625 (28.1%) followed by 36-47 months 620 (27.9%), 24-35 months 450 (20.2%), 12-23 months 410 (18.4%) and lastly 0-11 months old at 120 (5.4%). Conclusions: Reasons for the increased of the prevalence as the age increased among the under five children need to be further explored and addressed, there is enough evidence that immediate action is needed to address the unique needs of this population. Such factors could include lack of net used and separation of the mother and the child from sleeping together or early birth after the child. Keywords: malaria; under five children; fever.

scholarly journals Impact of Structured Teaching Programme on Prevention of Malnutrition among Mothers in Kota, Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 404-413
Author(s):  
Shailvina D. Masih ◽  
C. C. Linson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Feeding Strategies ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Post Test

The mother is the sole provider of primary care for her child for the first five years of his or her life. Her ability to provide treatment is primarily dictated by her knowledge and understanding of basic nutrition and health care. The numbers would improve dramatically if mothers were made more aware of infant feeding strategies and other health-care practices. Impact of STP on knowledge and prevention of malnutrition among mothers of children under the age of five in selected areas of Kota (C.G.). The convenient sampling technique and interview schedule was used in the study. The findings are about 58% of mothers of under-five children were less than 20 years of age, 65% of the mothers of under-five children belong to Hindu religion, 52% mothers of under-five children were taking mixed diet, 75% mothers were from the joint family, 62% of the mothers had a family income of 1000-3000 per month, 65% mothers took primary education, 92% mothers had one child in the family, 88% children were partially immunized, 30% mother got the knowledge from the mass media. In pre-test 5 (10%) of mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and 45 (90%) had inadequate knowledge regarding prevention of malnutrition among under five children. In the post-test 36 (78%) mothers had moderately adequate knowledge where as 12 (24%) had inadequate knowledge regarding prevention of malnutrition among under five children. This shows that there is significant increase in post test knowledge score of mothers. Hence, STP is proved to be significantly effective in improving the knowledge of  mothers of under five children regarding prevention of protein energy malnutrition. Study concluded that H0 was rejected.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG CHILDREN IN AGE GROUP OF 1-5 YEARS IN A TRIBAL POPULATION OF COIMBATORE DISTRICT-A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
pp. 51-54
Author(s):  
T. Pravin ◽  
P.K. Govindarajan ◽  
A. John William Felix
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Malnourished Children ◽  
Coimbatore District

Background: Under-five children are more vulnerable to malnutrition especially in rural areas resulting in more morbidity and mortality among them. The present study is aimed to assess the prevalence of malnutrition among children of 1-5 years of age in tribal hamlets of Valparai block, Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu. Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among 95 children in the age group of 1-5 years during December-January 2020. Anthropometric measurements were taken. The indicators of nutritional status of children like stunting, underweight, and wasting were expressed using WHO growth standards. Results: The overall prevalence of malnutrition in our study was 31.6%. Among the 30 (31.6%) malnourished children, 40% were underweight, and 6.67% were severely underweight. 40% were stunted, of which 13.3% were severely stunted. Wasting was present in 23.3% of malnourished children. Severe wasting was not seen. Socio-demographic factors including the type of house, maternal education, BMI of the mother, age of mother at childbirth and place of delivery had significant association with malnutrition among under-five tribal children. Conclusions: Malnutrition poses a serious threat to under-five children. Though many known risk factors of malnutrition have been studied, understanding the local factors linked with malnutrition is so crucial while planning information, education, and communication programs in this area.

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