Effect of Educational Program on Mothers’ Practices towards Caring for their Children Having Phenylketonuria

Abstract

Background: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive inborn error of phenylalanine metabolism resulting from deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH). Aim:The objective of this study was to evaluate effect of educational program on mothers' knowledge, practices and behavior towards caring for their children having Phenylketonuria. Methods: A pre/post quasi experimental study was conducted on 128 mothers. Settings: The study conducted at the Metabolic Clinic,