Introduction: In the studies conducted over the last fifty years, prevalence rate of behavior problems among children varied from 5% - 51%. In the Indian studies prevalence rate varied from 13 per thousand to 431 per thousand. Hence an attempt is being made to find the knowledge regarding behavioral problems of under five children among employed and unemployed mothers at Nellore, Andhrapradesh.
Objective: -To assess the level of knowledge on selected behavioral problems among employed and unemployed mothers of under five children. -To compare the level of knowledge on behavioral problems among employed and unemployed mothers of under five children.
Material and methods: The present community based cross-sectional study was conducted in Saraswathi Nagar at Nellore, Andhrapradesh state (India).The study sample included 60 mothers in that 30 are employed mothers and 30 are unemployed mothers Selected by Purposive sampling technique.
Results and discussion: In the present study, with regard to level of knowledge among employed mothers on behavioral problems, 7[23.3%] are having inadequate, 8 [26.7%] are having moderately adequate, and 15[50%] are having adequate knowledge. Among unemployed mothers 16[53.3%] are having inadequate knowledge, 8[26.6%] are having moderate knowledge, and 6[20%] are having adequate knowledge.
Conclusion: The findings of study revealed that 15[50%] employed mothers are having adequate knowledge and only 6[20%] unemployed mothers are having adequate knowledge regarding behavioral problems. Educational programme needs to be organized to improve the knowledge of mothers.
