Effect of Educational Program on Mothers’ Knowledge and Reported Practices regarding their Children Suffering from Short Stature

Abstract

Background: Short stature is a low height for age of the child compared to the standard child of the same age. Short stature children experience impaired physical and mental development, low immunity, impaired nutrition and health, and low academic achievement and impact on productivity. Aim of the study: Evaluating the effect of educational program on Mothers 'Knowledge and Reported Practices regarding their Children suffering from Short Stature. Research design: Quasi-experimental design was utilized. Research settings: The current research was