Care giver's knowledge; beliefs; attitudes and practices on case management of acute respiratory illnesses in a rural district in Ethiopia

ABSTRACT

A survey was conducted in three randomly selected farmer's associations in Sululta District; around Chancho town out of which; 540 households were selected randomly. Mothers and other care givers of children under-five were interviewed regarding their knowledge; beliefs; attitudes and practices in case management of acute respiratory illness. The study showed that 406 (75 percent) of the care givers have favorable practice; whereas 483 (89.4 percent); 497 (92 percent) and 334 (61.9 percent) of the care givers have unfavorable attitudes; knowledge and beliefs; respectively. Care givers' age is significantly associated with their practices; attitudes and knowledge whereas care givers' education and presence of grand parents in the neighbourhood affected significantly their attitude; knowledge and belief