Mother's Knowledge and Practices Regarding Care Of the Children with Accidental Poisoning at Zagazig University

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1 B.Sc. Nursing, Zagazig university

2 Prof. of Community Health Nursing and Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University

3 Lecturer of community health nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University

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Background: Accidental poisoning in children is an important pediatric emergency and is a worldwide problem. It is a common and preventable cause of morbidity, and mortality in children. Aim of the study: Assess mother's knowledge and practices regarding care of the children with accidental poisoning in poisoning control center at Zagazig University. Subjects and Methods: Research design: A descriptive design was used to conduct this study. Setting: This study was conduct at the poisoning control center in Zagazig University Hospital. Subject: A purposive sample consisted of 251 mothers accompanying their children. Tools of data collection: A structured interview questionnaire was used containing five parts: Part I: demographic data about the mothers and her family. Part II: The accident poisoning of the child. Part III: Mother's knowledge in selected health problems. Part IV: Mother's preventive practices in home safety. Part V: Mother's first aid practices related to the home poisoning of the child. Results: The majority of the families were extended (93.2%), parents together (80.9%), and living in rural areas (84.1%). There were a statistically significant relation between mothers' first-aid practice and their level of education (p=0.02). Conclusion: The current study revealed that less than two thirds of the mothers in the studied sample were having satisfactory knowledge and adequate preventive practice about poisoning in children. Recommendations: Provide health education programs for mothers about accidental poisoning and appropriate first aid measures.

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