Knowledge On Treatment Of Common Minor Ailments Among Mothers Of Under Five Children’s, Lakshmipuram, Kurnool

Research Article
Swapna N., Indira.S., Kantha.K and Harsha Vardhan P
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2017.0804.0184
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Minor ailments, Treatment, mothers of under five children’s, rural area.
Abstract: 

Introduction: Kids are most susceptible to cough and cold, these being infectious, if the mother or care taker of the baby have cold, the baby will almost catch it, therefore it is very important for all the peoples around the baby to protect themselves from catching it. Mal nutrition directly or indirectly associated with 13% of under five mortality globally, and an estimated 18% in India. It is important to treat minor ailments at initial stage if it prolongs will cause further complications and distraction of regular physical and psychological functions. Objective: The aim of present study was to assess the knowledge on home remedies for treatment of common minor ailments among mothers of under five children’s. Materials and Methods: A quantitative descriptive study was done to 100 mothers of under five children’s from Rural area of Lakshmipuram, Kurnool. Knowledge was assessed using administration of structured questionnaire on treatment of minor ailments. Results: The frequency and percentage distribution of overall knowledge score of mothers of under five children’s on treatment of minor ailments majority of the respondents have average knowledge level 65%, 22% of the respondents have below average knowledge and 13% of them have above average knowledge. Conclusion: Majority of the under five children’s mothers have average knowledge levels regarding treatment of minor ailments.