KIẾN THỨC – THÁI ĐỘ - THỰC HÀNH VỀ PHÒNG CHỐNG BỆNH TAY CHÂN MIỆNG CHO BÀ MẸ CÓ CON DƯỚI 5 TUỔI TẠI THÀNH PHỐ TÂN UYÊN, TỈNH BÌNH DƯƠNG GIAI ĐOẠN 2024

Abstract

Background: Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is an infectious disease in children, affecting millions of children under 5 years of age annually across the Asia-Pacific region. HFMD transmission primarily occurs through direct contact (from person to person) and indirect contact with contaminated surfaces and objects. Objectives and research methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study with analysis, based on a pre-prepared questionnaire, was conducted through direct interviews to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding HFMD prevention and related factors among 383 mothers with children under 5 years old in Tan Uyen City, Binh Duong Province, in 2024. Results: The study surveyed 383 mothers with children under 5 years old, with an average age of 30.47 ± 7.01. Most of the respondents were between 18 and 39 years old, had a high school education or higher, and over 90% were of the Kinh ethnicity. About 42% of the mothers were renting homes, and their primary occupation was as factory workers. A total of 11.75% of the mothers reported that their children had contracted HFMD, with 31.11% of the children having experienced reinfection. The rates of mothers with correct knowledge, positive attitudes, and proper practices regarding HFMD prevention were 59.01%, 58.22%, and 60.31%, respectively. The study showed a statistically significant association between correct knowledge and practices of HFMD prevention and positive maternal attitudes, with p < 0.001. Conclusion: The rates of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding HFMD prevention among mothers with children under 5 years old in this study were not high. It is recommended to enhance community education and intervention programs to improve awareness and practices regarding HFMD prevention.