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Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding the Prevention of Ear Infection Among Mothers of Under-Five Children, Admitted in Pediatric Wards at SKIMS, Soura

Suhail Ahmad Khanday, Noorul Amin

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Aim: The prevalence of ear infections, particularly acute otitis media, in children can vary by region and may be influenced by factors such as access to healthcare, hygiene practices, and vaccination rates. Ear infections rank among the most widespread childhood ailments globally. They affect a significant number of children in various countries, both in developed and developing regions. Ear infections can have seasonal variations, with some regions experiencing higher rates during certain times of the year. Colds and respiratory infections, which can lead to ear infections, are more common in colder months. The prevalence of ear infections can be influenced by access to healthcare services and knowledge of parents regarding its prevention and treatment. In regions with limited access to knowledge and healthcare, children may have a higher prevalence of ear infections due to delayed diagnosis and treatment and prompt response from the parents and guardians. Hygiene practices and living conditions can also affect the prevalence of ear infections. Overcrowded housing and exposure to passive smoke could raise the chances of risk. Methodology: A quantitative research approach was used in the study conducted in paediatric wards of SKIMS, Soura with the help of pre-experimental and group pre-test and post-test research design. The sample for the present study consisted of 40 mothers of under-five children admitted in pediatric wards of SKIMS, Soura. Results: The study revealed that in the pre-test most of study subjects, 52.5% (21), had low knowledge regarding prevention of ear infection and in the post-test of all study subjects, 100% (40) had good knowledge regarding prevention of ear infection. The study found that mean post-test knowledge score (47.2) is greater than mean pre-test knowledge score (28.98), The study found that there is significant association between occupation of mother with pre-test knowledge scores (p = 0.001) at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that the structured teaching program effectively enhanced the knowledge of mothers with children under the age of 5 years admitted to pediatric wards at SKIMS Soura in terms of preventing ear infections.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijncc.v9i2.2359

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