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Abstract: Background: Asthma, a common chronic airway
disorder, presents challenges in diagnosis and management, particularly in
children. The exacerbation of asthma in children can be prevented by proper
medicine, parental knowledge and practices.
Aims: This study was conducted to assess
knowledge attitude and practice of
Mothers of asthmatic Children toward asthma in Tabarak pediatric hospital 2026.
Materials
and Methods:
This cross-sectional study. Mothers were
selected with Conveniences sample (50) participants who had asthmatic children
between less 5 years and more than5 years of age. Questionnaire were constructed
for knowledge, attitude and practice regard asthma only3(6%) said asthma is an infectious disease. 42(84%) said Asthma is
a chronic disease with acute exacerbations on exposure to allergens. Mean knowledge score is
49(98%).Regard their attitude 47(94%) accept the use of inhaler for their children and all of them know the
role of health education enhance compliance and outcomes
and all of them know also environmental cleanliness reduced asthma attack, their mean
attitude score is 48(96%).
All of the mothers 50(100%) has positive response towards best no one to smoke and not
to allow anyone to smoke near an asthmatic child, and they. Also they
follow doctor's instructions carefully
regarding medication doses and schedules. The
severity of asthma was found to be significantly associated between educational
level and knowledge practice. This suggests that education is a key determinant
of how individuals manage and respond to asthma (P < 0.001).
Conclusion:
This study highlights that mothers
of asthmatic childrens in Tabarak Pediatric Hospital who possessed high levels
of knowledge and positive attitudes, translating into good practices for asthma
management. Maternal education and age significantly influence these
parameters.
Recommendation: Continued educational efforts and supportive healthcare policies are essential to sustain and improve asthma control, reducing morbidity and enhancing quality of life for children. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2026.10309 |
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