Ragab Mahmoud, S., Ahmed, S., Abo El-Wafa, N., Mohammed, Z. (2023). Mothers’ Knowledge and Reported Practices about Care Provided for their Children Having Favism. test, 014(1), 32-41. doi: 10.21608/msnj.2023.241990.1084
Shimaa Kotb Ragab Mahmoud; Sanaa Mahmoud Ahmed; Nagat Farouk Abo El-Wafa; Zamzam Hassan Mohammed. "Mothers’ Knowledge and Reported Practices about Care Provided for their Children Having Favism". test, 014, 1, 2023, 32-41. doi: 10.21608/msnj.2023.241990.1084
Ragab Mahmoud, S., Ahmed, S., Abo El-Wafa, N., Mohammed, Z. (2023). 'Mothers’ Knowledge and Reported Practices about Care Provided for their Children Having Favism', test, 014(1), pp. 32-41. doi: 10.21608/msnj.2023.241990.1084
Ragab Mahmoud, S., Ahmed, S., Abo El-Wafa, N., Mohammed, Z. Mothers’ Knowledge and Reported Practices about Care Provided for their Children Having Favism. test, 2023; 014(1): 32-41. doi: 10.21608/msnj.2023.241990.1084

Mothers’ Knowledge and Reported Practices about Care Provided for their Children Having Favism

Minia Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 014, Issue 1, December 2023, Pages 32-41    PDF (461.87 K)
Document Type: Original articles
DOI: 10.21608/msnj.2023.241990.1084
Authors
Shimaa Kotb Ragab Mahmoud* 1; Sanaa Mahmoud Ahmed2; Nagat Farouk Abo El-Wafa2; Zamzam Hassan Mohammed3
1(B. Sc. N) Faculty of Nursing - Minia University
2Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing - Minia University
3Lecturer of Pediatrics ,Faculty of Medicine -Minia University
Abstract
Background: Favism refers to a hemolytic reaction upon consuming fava beans, also known as broad beans.
The study aimed to assess mothers’ knowledge and reported practice regarding care provided for children having favism. Research design: The current study utilized a cross-sectional descriptive research design. Setting: The present study was carried out at the outpatient, oncology, and hematology unit of Minia University Hospital for Obstetrics and Pediatric (MUHOP), situated in Minia City. Subjects: A sample of 60 mothers of children diagnosed with favism willingly participated in the study, providing a convenient representation of the sample according to research. Research tools: Tool (I): A structured interview questionnaire includes socio-demographic data of the mothers, such as age, residence, occupation, children's medical history as family history, duration of disease, and mothers' knowledge regarding favism. Tool (II): Mothers' reported practices regarding favism Results: More than half of mothers had an unsatisfactory total score of knowledge and reported practices related to caring for children with favism. Also, a statistically significant relation was observed between the total score of mothers’ knowledge, reported practice, and their socio-demographic characteristics except the residence and education. Conclusion: Mothers’ knowledge and reported practices regarding favism were unsatisfactory. Recommendation: implement awareness campaigns and health education programs focused on favism to enhance mothers' knowledge regarding favism and promote effective prevention of the triggering factors associated with this condition.
Keywords
Children; favism; knowledge; Mothers; Practices
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