KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF MOTHERS ON PREVENTION OF PHERROPENIC ANEMIA IN CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD. ICA REGIONAL HOSPITAL - 2019
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https://doi.org/10.35563/rmp.v9i2.328Keywords:
Conocimiento, Niños, AnémiaAbstract
Objective: To determine the relationship of the level of knowledge and practices of mothers with the prevention of iron deficiency anemia in children under 5 years. Materials and methods: Observational, analytical, prospective and cross-sectional study, obtained through surveys of 113 mothers. Results: Knowledge and practice relationship with the prevention of anemia: correlation = 0.22, T obtained = 2.38 p = 0.018. Maternal age and level of practice: correlation = -0.241 T = -2.62 p = 0.10. Conclusions: There is a relationship between the level of knowledge and practices of mothers in the prevention of anemia. Maternal age has a significant inverse relationship with the level of inappropriate practices.
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