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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2015; 05(04): 013-016
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703927
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Knowledge and Attitude on Care of Child during Common Childhood Illnesses among the Koraga Tribes

Shrisha,
Binu Margaret E.
2   Assistant Professor, Department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal
,
Sheela Shetty
2   Assistant Professor, Department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal
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Abstract

Introduction: Every society follows different practices and beliefs in different traditional aspects related to health care. Majority of Indians have taken pleasure in using traditional beliefs and practices. There are limited numbers of studies related to knowledge and attitude towards care of the child during common childhood illnesses among Indian tribes.

Objective : The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge and attitude of the Koraga tribes towards care of the child during common childhood illnesses and to find the relationship between knowledge and attitude of tribes during common childhood illnesses.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive survey and face to face interview was undertaken among 200 Koraga tribal care takers using structured questionnaires and an attitude scale. SPSS 16.0 software was used for data analysis. Frequency, Percentage and Pearson correlation co-efficient were used.

Result: The findings of the study showed that, majority 155 (77.5%) of tribal care takers had good knowledge and majority 158 (79%) had favorable attitude on care of the child during common childhood illnesses like common cold, diarrhea, fever, tooth ache, ear ache and febrile convulsion. It was also found there was significant positive correlation (p<0.001) between knowledge and attitude.

Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of Koraga tribal care takers have good knowledge and favourable attitude towards care of the child during common childhood illnesses.

Keywords

Knowledge - Attitude - Common Childhood Illnesses - Koraga Tribes - care of child


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