A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Factors Causing Malnutrition among Mothers of Malnourished Under-Five Children Attending IYCF Clinic at a Selected Hospital of West Delhi
Journal Title: International Journal of Nursing & Midwifery Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Nutrition of under-five children is of paramount importance because it can lead to long-lasting effect on the mental and physical health of the children. India faces the burden of diseases in which nutritional deficiencies are most common.1 A study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding factors causing malnutrition among the mothers of malnourished under-five children. Quantitative approach with a descriptive research design was adopted. Thirty mothers of malnourished under-five children attending IYCF clinic at DDU Hospital, New Delhi, were selected using convenient sampling technique. The tool used was the structured interview schedule. The results of the present study revealed that overall mean knowledge score was 13, which was 43.34% of total score revealing average knowledge of the mothers regarding factors affecting malnutrition.
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Kamlesh Aggarwal
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- DOI 10.24321/2455.9318.201727
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