Research Article
Knowledge and Perception of Growth Monitoring among Caregivers Attending a Tertiary Level Health Care Facility
Author(s):
RThomas O Ulasi, Ogochukwu C Ofiaeli*, Nwaizu C Azuka, Joy C Ebenebe, Chijioke E Ezeudu, Nkechinyere G Obichukwu, Nwanneka O Ugwu and Chukwunonso O Epundu
Background: Growth monitoring is one of the most effective measures for the
prevention of malnutrition in childhood.
Aim: The aim of this research was to
determine caregivers’ knowledge and value of growth monitoring in under-five
children.
Materials & Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study in
which Interviewer-administered questionnaires were used for data collection and
growth charts were given to the caregivers to identify different growth patterns.
Results: Under-fives sampled were 323. Males comprised 54.5%(176/323), females
45.2%(146/323). Mothers brought the children to the hospital 78.6%(254/323) of the
time, fathers 10.2%(33/323), both parents 5.9%(19/323). Respondents who had heard
of growth monitoring were 52.9%(171/323); 30.7%(99/3.. Read More»
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