Awareness of malnutrition and diarrheal diseases among mothers in multan region
Pakistan Pediatric Journal. 2006; 30 (3): 131-135
in English
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ABSTRACT
To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers about malnutrition and diarrheal diseases; perceptions about signs and symptoms of dehydration; preparation and use of ORS; breast feeding and weaning practices. A cross -sectional descriptive study. The study was carried out in [CDDU-CHC] Control of Diarrheal Disease Unit, Children Hospital Complex, Multan, over a period of six months [March-Aug 2005]. A total of 400 mothers, with children of age group 2 months-5 years, were randomly selected and knowledge, attitude, behavior and practices regarding malnutrition and diarrheal diseases were determined on a pre-coded questionnaire. The data was analysed using SPSS-10 software. The baseline knowledge of the mothers about malnutrition, diarrheal diseases, breast feeding, weaning practices and hand washing was not adequate, probably because of low literacy rate. Considering high prevalence of malnutrition and diarrheal diseases and the relative lack of knowledge, it is imperative that a public health intervention program be initiated in the communities. This must include the education of caretakers as well as health workers
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Socioeconomic Factors
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Awareness
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Breast Feeding
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Dehydration
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Diarrhea
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Mothers
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Pak. Pediatr. J.
Year:
2006
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