Awareness and Attitude of Parents Towards Children Suffering from a Squint: Across Sectional Study | ||||
| Damietta Journal of Nursing Research and Health Sciences | ||||
| Volume 2, Issue 2 - Serial Number 4, July 2025, Page 253-282 PDF (687.8 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/djnrhs.2025.396204.1018 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
Basma Farag Ahmed 
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| Community health nursing faculty of nursing Fayoum university | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Strabismus (squint) is a common ocular condition in children that can significantly impact their visual development, psychological well-being, and overall quality of life. Parents' awareness and attitudes toward the condition play a critical role in timely diagnosis and management. Aim: This study aimed to: (1) assess the severity and awareness of squint among affected children; (2) evaluate parents’ knowledge and attitudes toward squint; and (3) assess the health-related quality of life in children with squint. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted. Data were collected using two tools developed by the researcher: - Tool I: An interview questionnaire covering sociodemographic data, squint history, parental knowledge (36 items), and attitudes. - Tool II: The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) assessing physical, emotional, social, and school functioning. The sample was selected based on statistical calculation (n =...), and data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study revealed that 78.3% of parents had a satisfactory level of knowledge, while 65.3% showed a positive attitude towards managing their child’s squint. A significant relationship was found between parental attitudes and factors such as age, marital status, education level, income, and media usage (P < 0.001). Regarding children's quality of life, 57.5% were rated as having high QOL, 27.2% moderate, and 15.3% low. Common physical issues included difficulty in sports activities and low energy. Emotional and social aspects were also affected to varying degrees. Conclusion: The findings indicate that while the majority of parents are informed and supportive | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| ng. Keywords: Awareness; Attitude; Parents; Children; Squint | ||||
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