Mother’s Home Care Management to Preventing Diarrhea in Children under 5 Years at Primary Health Care Centers in AL-Diwaniyah City

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate mother's knowledge of the under five children about preventing diarrhea & its home care management and to identify the relation of the knowledge with demographic variables 
 Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge of the mothers of under five children about preventing diarrhea & its home care management and to identify the relation of the knowledge with demographic variables at primary health care centers in AL-Diwaniyah city. The study conducted from the period of 19th September 2020 to the 15th of March 2021 on a Convenience sample of 200 mothers of children under five years was selected. The questionnaire was designed and composed of two parts: The first part includes three sections that deal with the children demographic data, and their mother's demographic characteristics and factors related to his home management to preventing diarrhea. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined through a pilot study and the validity through a panel of (14) experts. The data were collected by questionnaire. The data were described statistically and analyzed through the use of descriptive and inferential statistical analysis procedures.
 Results: Findings reveal that the majority highest percentage of the age mothers is located in age group of (25-30), no significant association was found between mothers home care management with factors related to home management to preventing diarrhea concerning only significant associations with (presence of flies at home, household garbage disposal, exclusive breastfeeding until 6 month).
 Recommendations: The study recommended it is necessary to raise mother's awareness of the importance of preventing diarrhea by implementing educational programs, activating the role of traditional and social media