Knowledge and Practices on Deworming in Mothers of Children Aged 2 to 5 Years
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Title
Knowledge and Practices on Deworming in Mothers of Children Aged 2 to 5 Years
Subject
Child health; deworming; health practices; maternal knowledge;
parasitic infections
parasitic infections
Description
Background: Deworming is a key public health intervention, especially in contexts
where intestinal parasitic infections are prevalent and affect vulnerable populations
lacking basic sanitation services. Despite the global burden of parasitic infections in
early childhood, local data on knowledge and practices related to parasitosis and
deworming in Colombia remain limited.
Purpose: This study aimed to assess mothers’ knowledge and practices regarding
deworming in children aged 2 to 5 years.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 324 mothers
selected using convenience sampling. The KP-1 questionnaire on knowledge and
practices related to deworming was used to collect data. Chi-square and Fisher’s
exact tests were used to establish associations between knowledge, practices, and
demographic characteristics, with a significance level of p<0.05.
Results: Most mothers exhibited regular (39.8%) or poor (37.3%) knowledge, while
62.3% reported good deworming practices. Statistically significant associations
were found between maternal knowledge and education level (p=0.0110), income
(p=0.0010), housing type (p=0.0007), and social security affiliation (p=0.0013).
Deworming practices were also significantly associated with education level
(p=0.0114), income (p=0.0012), housing type (p=0.0009), and social security
(p=0.0011). No significant associations were observed between knowledge levels
and deworming practice with age, marital status, occupation, religion, child’s age,
or gender (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Although mothers demonstrated good deworming practices, their
knowledge levels were generally regular or poor. Education level, income, housing
conditions, and social security coverage significantly influenced both knowledge and
practices. These findings highlight the need for community nursing interventions
aimed at improving maternal awareness and education on deworming practices.
where intestinal parasitic infections are prevalent and affect vulnerable populations
lacking basic sanitation services. Despite the global burden of parasitic infections in
early childhood, local data on knowledge and practices related to parasitosis and
deworming in Colombia remain limited.
Purpose: This study aimed to assess mothers’ knowledge and practices regarding
deworming in children aged 2 to 5 years.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 324 mothers
selected using convenience sampling. The KP-1 questionnaire on knowledge and
practices related to deworming was used to collect data. Chi-square and Fisher’s
exact tests were used to establish associations between knowledge, practices, and
demographic characteristics, with a significance level of p<0.05.
Results: Most mothers exhibited regular (39.8%) or poor (37.3%) knowledge, while
62.3% reported good deworming practices. Statistically significant associations
were found between maternal knowledge and education level (p=0.0110), income
(p=0.0010), housing type (p=0.0007), and social security affiliation (p=0.0013).
Deworming practices were also significantly associated with education level
(p=0.0114), income (p=0.0012), housing type (p=0.0009), and social security
(p=0.0011). No significant associations were observed between knowledge levels
and deworming practice with age, marital status, occupation, religion, child’s age,
or gender (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Although mothers demonstrated good deworming practices, their
knowledge levels were generally regular or poor. Education level, income, housing
conditions, and social security coverage significantly influenced both knowledge and
practices. These findings highlight the need for community nursing interventions
aimed at improving maternal awareness and education on deworming practices.
Creator
Moraima Del Toro Rubio1
, Keidis Sulay Ruidiaz Gómez2, Shirley Paola Fernandez Aragon3,
Anderson Díaz Perez4
, Keidis Sulay Ruidiaz Gómez2, Shirley Paola Fernandez Aragon3,
Anderson Díaz Perez4
Source
https://doi.org/10.14710/nmjn.v15i1.58253
Date
30 April 2025
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
Files
Collection
Citation
Moraima Del Toro Rubio1
, Keidis Sulay Ruidiaz Gómez2, Shirley Paola Fernandez Aragon3,
Anderson Díaz Perez4, “Knowledge and Practices on Deworming in Mothers of Children Aged 2 to 5 Years,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11283.