THE IMPACT OF AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR MOTHERS OF CHILDREN WITH OTITIS MEDIA ON THE PREVENTION OF ITS RECURRENCE AT ZAGAZIG UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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1 Community Health Nursing department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt

2 Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University

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Background: Otitis media is a common pediatric condition that affects most children by their second birthday and untreated cases of otitis media can possibly cause long term complications. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of implementing educational program for mothers about preventing of the recurrent otitis media. Design: Quasi- experimental design was conducted at pediatric ENT outpatient clinic at Zagazig University Hospital on a sample of 118 mothers who had children suffering from otitis media and attending the previously mentioned setting to manage their children. Tools of data collection: Data were collected by using child assessment sheet and structured interview questionnaire for mothers. Results: About one quarter of the studied children had recurrent otitis media once or twice episode per year and less than two thirds their recurrence were four episodes or more per year before program. After implementation of the educational program the children improved as the majority of children had recurrent otitis media once or twice episode per year. Conclusion: There was a positive impact of the educational program in improving mothers' knowledge as well as their reported practices about otitis media as well as on the recurrence of otitis media. Recommendations: Regular and continuous health educational programs are essential for improving the mothers' knowledge and their reported practices regarding their children having otitis media

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Mansoura Nursing Journal
Volume 6, Issue 1
January 2019
Pages 73-84

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