Assessment of knowledge of mothers regarding diaper rashes in infants in a selected rural community, kanchipuram district, tamil nadu, india

Abstract

The study aimed at assessing the knowledge of mothers on diaper rashes a descriptive research design. The sample size consisted of 144 mothers. A Convenient Sampling was used for selecting the mothers. The Sampling criteria included the mothers of infants in the age group of 0 to 1 years of age. The demographic profile of the mother was assessed using a structured interview. A self-administered Questionnaire was used to assess mothers knowledge regarding diaper rashes. Data were analyzed using Descriptive analysis and Pearson Chi-Square analysis. The study findings revealed that nearly 70% mothers had inadequate knowledge, 28% mothers had moderate knowledge, 2% mothers had adequate knowledge regarding diaper rashes in infants in rural community. A statistically significant association was found between mother’s knowledge and number of children, educational status, occupational status, usage of diapers and source of information at p > 0.005. The study helped to conclude that mothers have inadequate knowledge on diaper rashes.