Comparative study of attitude and practice factors in childhood acute respiratory infections[ARI]

ABSTRACT

A study was conducted to know the awareness, attitude and practice of mothers in two different types of communities with regard to acute respiratory infection. It was found that there was no difference regarding traditional beliefs about aetiology of Acute Respiratory Infections [ARI]. Most of the mothers were aware of the effects of repeated attacks of ARI on health of children and of earlier treatment. They were worried during an episode of ARI only when the problems of distance, transportation and arrangement for care of their other children raised. They were conscious of their inadequate knowledge about ARI and had a desire to learn more about it