Factors Related to Knowledge and Behavior of Children's Mothers under Five Years Old with Diarrhea being treated at Tay Nguyen Regional General Hospital
Journal: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Publications (Vol.5, No. 6)Publication Date: 2022-12-15
Authors : Mai Thi Thanh Xuan Dang Dinh Thanh;
Page : 194-198
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Abstract
Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children in Vietnam and worldwide. Meanwhile, knowledge, attitude and good behavior of mothers about diarrhea play a very important role in reducing morbidity and mortality in children. Objectives: This study was conducted to Identify some factors related to knowledge and behavior of children's mothers under 5 years old with diarrhea being treated at the Department of General pediatrics, Tay Nguyen Regional General Hospital. Research subjects and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed on mothers of children with diarrhea being treated at the Department of General pediatricts, Tay Nguyen Regional General Hospital. Results: The percentage of mothers with correct knowledge and behavior about diarrhea is 34.4% and 35.4%. Factors such as age group, ethnicity, education and occupation are associated with knowledge and behavior of mothers about diarrhea (p < 0.05). The group of mothers with correct knowledge has better behavior in taking care of children with diarrhea than the group of mothers with incorrect knowledge (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Knowledge and correct behavior of mothers with children under 5 years old with diarrhea at the Department of General pediatricts, Tay Nguyen Regional General Hospital is still low. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen communication education on health care and prevention for mothers about diarrhea - this is an important step to reduce morbidity and mortality in children under 5 years old
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