KIẾN THỨC CHĂM SÓC CỦA BÀ MẸ CÓ CON DƯỚI 2 TUỔI MẮC BỆNH TIÊU CHẢY CẤP TẠI BỆNH VIỆN NHI TỈNH NAM ĐỊNH NĂM 2024

Abstract

Objective: To assess the knowledge of mothers regarding the care of children under 2 years old with acute diarrhea at the Nam Dinh Provincial Children's Hospital in 2024. Subjects and Methods: The study subjects were 142 mothers of children under 2 years old diagnosed with acute diarrhea, receiving treatment at the Nam Dinh Provincial Children's Hospital. The study was a cross-sectional descriptive design. The mothers' knowledge of care for children with acute diarrhea was assessed using a tool developed based on the Diarrhea Care for Children manual from the Vietnam Education Publishing House, and the Ministry of Health's guidelines for managing sick children. The total knowledge score was 36 points, with a score ≥70% of the total points (i.e., 26 points or higher) considered as meeting the knowledge standard. Results: 64.1% of mothers achieved a passing knowledge level, while 35.9% did not meet the required knowledge level regarding acute diarrhea. The highest score was 31 points, and the lowest score was 11 points, with a maximum possible score of 36 points. Conclusion: The current state of maternal knowledge on the care of children under 2 years old with acute diarrhea at the Nam Dinh Provincial Children's Hospital has significant limitations. There is a need to strengthen health communication and education efforts about acute diarrhea for mothers to improve their knowledge.