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Evaluation of Knowledge and Practice Among Mothers of Children Under 5 with Acute Diarrhea in Vietnam

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dc.contributor.authorPham, Thang Ngoc
dc.contributor.authorNguyen, Tan Ngoc Tan
dc.contributor.authorDuong, Thai Quoc
dc.contributor.authorHuynh, Thanh Yen
dc.contributor.authorLe, Gai Thi
dc.contributor.authorTran, Duc Long
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-12T09:43:05Z
dc.date.available2025-10-12T09:43:05Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionThang Ngoc Pham Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam Tan Ngoc Tan Nguyen Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam Thai Quoc Duong Faculty of Medicine, Nam Can Tho University, Can Tho, Vietnam Thanh Yen Huynh Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam Gai Thi Le Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam Duc Long Tran Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam
dc.description.abstractAbstract: Background: Inadequate knowledge and poor practices of mothers in the prevention and care of children with acute diarrhea (AD) contribute to serious complications and increased mortality rates in children. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practices of mothers in the prevention and management of diarrhea in children under 5 years old in Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 100 mothers at the Pediatric Digestive Department of Can Tho Children's Hospital from January 2024 to October 2024. Mothers were interviewed directly using a standard questionnaire. Adequate knowledge and good practice were defined as caregivers who answered equal to or above the mean number of questions. Data were analyzed using SPSS v20. Results: A total of 100 mothers with children suffering from AD were included in the study. The average age of the mothers was 30.5 (5.9). Of the 100 mothers, 90% had adequate knowledge about AD. Among them, 91% recognized the signs of dehydration in children. Most mothers were aware of the severe and dangerous signs that warranted seeking medical attention. However, the percentage of mothers with good practice for taking care children with AD was low (27%). Only 30% of mothers had the skills to prepare ORS. Conclusion: Although a high proportion of mothers possess adequate knowledge regarding the prevention and management of childhood diarrhea, their practical application remains limited. Therefore, current policies should prioritize enhancing maternal practices in the care of children with diarrhea.
dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.60086/jnps1277
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/2601
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherPerinatal Society of Nepal (PESON)
dc.subjectINTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS::Children
dc.subjectDiarrhea
dc.subjectKnowledge
dc.subjectPractice
dc.titleEvaluation of Knowledge and Practice Among Mothers of Children Under 5 with Acute Diarrhea in Vietnam
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