Knowledge and practices among Mothers about Care of their children with Beta Thalassemia Major: A descriptive Study | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||||
| Article 1, Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2020, Page 1-12 PDF (192.56 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2020.106962 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Seirin Mohammad Khresheh1; Sara Lavinia Brair2 | ||||
| 1Department of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mutah University, Jordan | ||||
| 2Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al Neelain University, Sudan | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Thalassemia is a major health problem in Jordan that requires extensive attention and management. Aim of the study: to assess the current knowledge and care practices of mothers of thalassemia children about thalassemia. Design: A descriptive design was used. Subjects: A purposive sample of mothers with thalassemic children (45 mothers) was used. Tools: A structured questionnaire to assessed demographic data, knowledge, and care practices of mothers regarding thalassemia. Results:The majority of mothers had low levels of knowledge regarding thalassemia and the majority practiced the administration of Desferal tablets incorrectly. No significant association was found between knowledge and care practices of mothers and their socio-demographic characteristics. Conclusion: Jordanian mothers of thalassemic children do not have adequate knowledge on thalassemia and their practice towards their children in dealing with thalassemia was very poor. Recommendations: Health education programs on knowledge and care practices about thalassemia be introduced for mothers of thalassemic children in every public hospital in Jordan | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Knowledge; Care Practices; Thalassemia | ||||
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