Assessment mothers knowledge and practices about their children Scalds Burn | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||||
| Volume 15, Issue 3, September 2024, Page 1855-1870 PDF (370.29 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.443519 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Shaimaa Atef Mohamed1; Faten khayrat Elgunidi2; Hemat Abdelmonem2 | ||||
| 11Head nurse in burn unit at Alahrar Hospital Zagazig | ||||
| 22Professor of Community Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing-Ain shams University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Scalds burns are the most common type between children especially from the accidental spilling of hot water. Aim of the Study: This study was conducted to evaluate care for children with scalds burn at home. Design: Quasi Experimental design was used in this study. Setting: The current study was conducted at outpatient clinics at Al Ahrar hospital. Study Subjects: A purposive sample of 70 child with scalds burn were chosen according to inclusion criteria.Data Collection Tools: Two tools were used, First tool:children scalds Interviewing questionnaire for children mothers was used which included five parts: Demographic characteristics for childrens and their mothers. History of burn. Mother's knowledge regarding scaldes burn. Mothers practices regarding scalds burn. Second tool: Taylor scale to assess anxiety level. Conclusion: There was a highly statistical significant between mothers practices pre and post program implementation at (p< 0.001). Recommendation: Increase the care giver knowledge& practicesabout scalds burn accidents prevention and how to provide first aid for children from scalds burn through mass media, Publication and disseminations of the home care program in all health services to improve mothers’ performance about the care children with burn | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| care for children; scalds burn; at home | ||||
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