Parental Knowledge Research Articles

Parental knowledge on the respiratory syncytial virus before the nirsevimab immunization program: Attitudes toward immunization in an autonomous community of Spain

ABSTRACT Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections in young children and associated with most bronchiolitis- and pneumonia-related hospitalizations. A new preventive monoclonal antibody (MAb), nirsevimab, has been launched in the United States, Luxembourg, and France, and was recently approved to be given in a population-based manner throughout Spain. This study aimed to have a first pre-immunization insight into the Spanish parental knowledge about bronchiolitis, RSV, and nirsevimab immunization. Parents in Murcia with children <2 years of age up to the date of September 1, 2023, were selected to complete a questionnaire. The primary endpoint was the parental knowledge about bronchiolitis, RSV, and nirsevimab. A total of 3,217 responses were analyzed. The majority (95.8%) were aware of bronchiolitis. Meanwhile, 46.6% of the respondents knew about RSV, most of them only after the first child’s birth. Information about RSV or bronchiolitis was mainly obtained from family members, with only 4.8% reporting having been informed by Health care Professionals (HCPs). Only 11.2% of respondents were aware of nirsevimab. Nonetheless, these were not entirely satisfied with the information received (score of 3.3 out of 5) and shared that HCPs should be the primary source of information. The present survey then highlights the need for better and more efficient educational strategies directed to all parents/legal guardians. It also sheds some light on the different factors that should be considered to improve awareness of RSV immunization to decrease its burden in Spain and beyond.

Patient and Parent Knowledge, Understanding, and Concerns After a New Diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

After diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), it is unclear what information patients and parents need and understand about EDS. The objective of this study is to characterize patient and parent knowledge and concerns about EDS after a diagnosis of EDS is made to determine patient and parent concerns and identify barriers that cause discomfort with the diagnosis. A convenience sample of patient and parent dyads were recruited after new diagnosis of EDS. Patients and parents completed questionnaires that assessed knowledge, comfort, and barriers of EDS before and after diagnosis, EDS education materials accessed, and additional clinical needs and concerns. Seventy-two dyads completed the survey. Many respondents actively seek information on the diagnosis and management of EDS. Parents and patients look for information about EDS differently. Parents have more concerns after diagnosis and both want well-constructed, empirically supported educational materials delivered via multiple modalities, which makes clinical guidelines more essential.

Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards Pediatric Ear Infections in the Makkah Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Pediatric ear infections constitute a significant public health concern worldwide, adversely impacting children's health and well-being. Parents play a crucial role in prevention, ensuring timely healthcare access, and therefore minimizing potential complications. This study aims to assess parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards pediatric ear infections in Makkah region. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among Saudi parents who were ≥18 years old and lived in Makkah region. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 319 participants through social media platforms; data were collected from June to September 2023 via an online self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed sociodemographic characteristics, along with knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to pediatric ear infections. A total of 319 parents were included in the study. The majority of the participants were female 228 (71.5%), and 208 (65.2%) had a university education level. The most common age groups were 18-30 years and 31-40 years. More than half of the participants (167, 52.4%) demonstrated adequate knowledge regarding pediatric ear infections. Positive attitudes and practices were reported by 183 (57.4%) and 285 (89.3%) of participants, respectively. Adequate knowledge was significantly higher among participants with younger ages (p<0.05). It was found that having a younger age (18-30 years) was an independent predictor of good knowledge (OR: 1.26 (1.96-3.65), p=0.009) and positive practice (OR: 1.53 (1.01-2.33), p=0.045). We found that the majority of parents in Makkah region had a good level of knowledge regarding childhood ear infections, with an overall positive attitude and practice. The study revealed that younger parents had superior knowledge and younger age was an independent predictor for good knowledge and positive attitude.

Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Orang Tua Tentang Penanganan ISPA Pada Balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Palasari Subang

Acute respiratory tract infection (ARI) is still one of the important public health problems to pay attention to, because it is an acute disease that can cause death of toddlers in various developing countries including Indonesia. This study aims to determine the level of parental knowledge about handling ARI in toddlers in the Palasari Subang Health Center work area. This research method uses quantitative descriptive with descriptive design. The sampling method in this study used purposive sampling with certain considerations of 55 people. The research instrument used a questionnaire for handling ARI. The results of this study are that the majority of respondents are 26-35 years old, namely 28 people (50.9%), most respondents are female with 47 people (85.5%), with most respondents working as housewives, namely 41 people (74.5%) and the last education is high school graduates, namely 28 people (50.9%). Where the results of the level of knowledge of respondents at the Palasari Subang Health Center, most respondents have moderate knowledge, namely 39 people (69.1%). It can be concluded that the level of knowledge of respondents regarding the handling of ISPA is mostly in the moderate category, the age of respondents is mostly 26-35 years old, the majority of respondents' jobs are as housewives and the majority of respondents' education is high school level. Parents' knowledge in the good category is expected to be able to increase their knowledge about the transmission of ISPA in toddlers by seeking information about ISPA in toddlers from cadres, health workers at health centers or other information media.

Feasibility and acceptability of a digital parent group chat intervention to prevent child and adolescent maltreatment in the Philippines.

This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of MaPaChat, a parent support intervention delivered using Viber group chat to caregivers in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty caregivers of children aged 4-17 from predominantly low-income households participated in a culturally adapted version of the Parenting for Lifelong Health ParentChat programme. Feasibility was assessed by enrolment, attendance, and dropout rates. Semi-structured interviews with caregivers and programme facilitators explored programme acceptability. A single-group pre-post design was used to explore changes in child maltreatment, positive parenting, parenting stress, and other secondary outcomes. The mean attendance rate was 82% and the dropout rate was 10%. Caregivers and facilitators found the programme helpful in enhancing parenting knowledge and skills and were satisfied with the programme delivery using Viber group chat but also reported experiencing technological challenges. Pre-post comparisons suggested that the intervention has potential in reducing physical and emotional abuse and associated risk factors. The findings suggest that a parenting intervention delivered over digital group chat by trained community service providers may be a feasible and acceptable way to support caregivers in low-resource settings.

Knowledge and awareness of paediatric basic life support among parents in the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in children is uncommon but significant, with poor survival rates and high morbidity. Choking in children is common but less reported with high mortality. Early commencement of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in cardiac arrest or following of choking algorithm in a case of choking is important for survival of the victim. Objectives: To survey the knowledge, awareness and attitudes of parents in Sri Lanka regarding paediatric Basic Life Support (BLS) including early treatment of choking.Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study and questionnaires were administered to parents of children managed at the Preliminary Care Unit (PCU) and wards 2 and 4 of Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo from October 2022 to January 2023. Sample size was calculated according to the Lwanga and Lemeshow method. Total respondents were 350 out of total participants of 415. The questionnaire consisted of four sections for assessment of demography, knowledge and attitude. Total scores of each aspect were analysed with respect to different factors.Results: Of the participants, 95% did not have BLS training and the largest proportion of them was educated only up to the General Certificate of Education (GCE) ordinary level. Knowledge of specific aspects of BLS or choking was demonstrated by only about 10% of the population. Nearly 50% of parents had identified substandard common practices as correct methods. There was no statistically significant correlation between total score of each aspect and previous observations, training or highest educational level. It was assessed with 95% confidence interval. However, seeing BLS had improved knowledge of basic health (p=0.013). Conclusions: Seeing the procedure on television or other resources had not improved knowledge of BLS. Workshops were the preferred method to improve their knowledge on BLS including the choking algorithm and participants’ educational level was not important in organizing such an event.

Pendidikan dan Pelatihan tentang Pengaruh Gizi Seimbang Terhadap Kesehatan Umum dan Rongga Mulut Tim Penggerak PKK Cideng Jakarta Pusat

Nutrition has an important role during the growth and development of children in general, especially in the oral cavity. Children who are malnourished can cause abnormalities in the hard tissue of the teeth and periodontal. Abnormalities in the oral cavity can disrupt masticatory function, which can affect food intake. Parental knowledge is important in choosing food for the family, because it can affect the nutritional status of children and their families. This Community Service (PkM) were attended by 36 participants from the PKK mobilization team, Cideng, Central Jakarta. The materials provided are the effect of balanced nutrition on general health, the effect of nutrition on the tooth supporting tissue, the impact and prevention of poor dental health and good oral health care in power points, videos and posters. The results of the PkM training were evaluated by a pre-post test using a google form. The evaluation results showed an increase in participants' knowledge scores from an average pre-test score of 45.78 to an average post-test score of 82.19. It is hoped that this PkM activity can increase the knowledge of the PKK mobilization team, so that in the future they can provide education to the public regarding the influence of balanced nutrition on general health and the oral cavity as well as how to maintain oral health.

The Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Parents Regarding Sun Protection for Their Children.

To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of parents toward protecting their children against skin cancer and the sun. This cross-sectional study was performed in Turkey from March through October 2022. The authors used a questionnaire investigating the parents' and children's characteristics, attitudes, and practices toward sun protection and the Skin Cancer and Sun Knowledge (SCSK) scale to collect data. Of 465 parents, 60.2% were women, 83.2% were light-skinned, 20.2% perceived their children as risk-free, 43.8% perceived their children as low risk in terms of skin cancer, 14.6% examined their children from head to foot, 62.3% applied sunscreen to their children, 9.7% made them wear long-sleeved clothing, 60.0% made them wear headgear, 61.1% made them remain in the shade or under a sunshade, and 32.3% made them wear sunglasses. The mean parental SCSK scale score was 14.3 ± 4.1. Scale scores were higher among those who perceived their children as being at high risk for skin cancer (P = .000), whose children had not experienced red or painful sunburn in the previous year (P = .000), and who informed their children about sun protection (P = .000). Although knowledge of skin cancer and solar protection was high, parental perception of the risk of skin cancer was very low, and attitudes toward skin examination were also very relaxed.

Parental knowledge and attitudes to infant immunization in the context of RSV: All about confidence?

BackgroundRecently, the first RSV vaccines have been approved, but vaccine hesitancy still poses great challenges to immunization programs. ObjectiveTo investigate this phenomenon in the context of the new RSV vaccines and an increased virus activity in 2022/23, we assessed parental knowledge and attitudes towards general childhood and RSV vaccines. MethodsParents of infants from 0-36 months completed an online questionnaire on demographics, socio-economic status, mental well-being, knowledge on RSV and perceptions of disease, attitudes to general childhood and RSV vaccines. The survey was conducted from February-June 2023 in the region of Regensburg, Germany. We compared continuous or categorical data with two-sided t-tests or Chi-square tests, respectively. Linear and logistic regression models were used to adjust for confounders. ResultsFrom 191 survey participants, 84 % had never refused any recommended vaccination and 91 % trusted their paediatrician’s information. 11 % felt that children should have fewer vaccinations or rather get over the illness. Parents who were supportive or undecided about RSV vaccination were less likely to be vaccine hesitant in general (OR 0.03, p < 0.001; OR 0.13, p = 0.003). 58 % reported to have basic or good knowledge on RSV, correlating with a higher socioeconomic index (p = 0.049). 24 % were undecided about RSV immunization, while all parents rated its benefit high in the child’s first year of life. Parents who refused RSV vaccination were less concerned about the infection compared to vaccine supporters (OR 0.44, p < 0.001). Parents with previously hospitalized (OR 3.88, p = 0.017) or preterm born children (OR 5.12, p = 0.026) were generally more concerned. ConclusionMany factors influence parental decision-making leading to three main groups of attitudes: vaccine acceptors, refusers and hesitant but accessible parents. They (24%) represent the “target group” to increase vaccine uptake. Information on the vaccine-preventable disease reduces vaccine hesitancy, underlining the importance of healthcare professionals who remain an important source of trust.

Assessment of Parental Knowledge in Using Over the Counter and the Prescribed Medications for their Children

Assessment of Parental Knowledge in Using Over the Counter and the Prescribed Medications for their Children

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTAL BEHAVIOR AND UPBRINGING OF UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Introduction: The roles of father and mother strive for equality in educational activities. However, they are different in terms of parental behaviors that are discussed in this study as well as in terms of circumstances of intrusive behavior and professional education, where differences in their inductive reasoning were determined.Objective: Examine the relationship between parental behavior and the upbringing of children in upper grades of elementary school.Method: The research was conducted in Kamen-Šineelementary School, Split, the Republic of Croatia. 102 respondents-parents participated in the research, 16.7% of whom were fathers and 82.4% were mothers, while one person did not declare the type of gender (male of female). The instrument used for thepurposes of the research was the Parental Behavior Questionnaire URP29.Results: The research showed that there was a statistically significant difference in intrusiveness between fathers and mothers. Mothers showed significantly more intrusive behavior compared to fathers, but on the other hand, no statistically significant difference in punishment was found due to parents' gender. No statistically significant difference was found in warmth, autonomy and parental knowledge with respect to the level of education, while a statistically significant difference was found in inductive reasoning with respect to the level of education. Parents with a secondary education level showed significantly more inductive reasoning compared to parents with a higher educationlevel. No statistically significant difference was found between the other groups.Conclusion: Mothers have more control over their behavior and the imposition of it, while fathers are more flexible in raising their children. Parents with secondary education level provide their children with greater support and the possibility of choice. Parental education that is full of care and love will enable the healthy development of children.Keywords: connection, parental behavior, upbringing of children, elementary school

The Effect Of Health Education With The Lovaas Method Booklet / Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) To Parents' Knowledge In Training Autism Children At Sdlb Bojonegoro

Autism has a several disorder such as social interaction, communication, patterns play, activities and interests. How to help increase ability child autism through therapy. Lovaas method or Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an intensive, structured, later teaching program capable transform A behavior and abilities complex become simple components for increase ability compliance and contact eyes in children. Collaboration between parents and parties school is needed in giving therapy. The aim of this study for analyze influence of educational media in the form of a booklet about Lovaas technique or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) towards enhancement parental knowledge in therapy child autism. Pre- experimental research design with a one group pretest-posttest design approach. Taking sample use total sampling method with a sample of parents who have child autism a total of 30 people. Instrument study about knowledge use questionnaire. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon test. Research result showing that there is change from mark pretest and posttest from parents who have child autism. The Wilcoxon test results show P Value of 0.000, there is influence educational media in the form of a booklet about Lovaas technique / applied behavior analysis (ABA) towards enhancement parental knowledge in therapy child autism at SDLB Putra Harapan Bojonegoro. Health education using booklet media is necessary given in a way sustainable to parents with children autism.

Motor Development in Early Childhood: Inhibiting Factors - Literature Review

Child development needs to be monitored as early as possible, as it can contribute to subsequent development. This article conducts a thorough literature review to explain the inhibiting factors that impact on child development, especially motor development in early childhood. Where motor development at an early age is a major milestone for subsequent motor development. This study aims to review scientific literature on inhibiting factors in motor development for early childhood. The database search used ScienceDirect to select articles containing information on motor development in early childhood. The search was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. After the exclusion criteria were met, 13 articles were categorized. In the first group, there were factors that inhibit development in children, such as premature birth, congenital heart disease, and sleeping habits can inhibit motor development in early childhood. The results in the second group informed that the lack of nutritional intake and breastfeeding, as well as the provision of sugary foods can have a negative impact on child development, especially gross motor development. The results of the third group explained that environmental factors, forms of play, and parental knowledge can affect motor development in children, especially fundamental motor skills. Therefore, it is important to have a basic knowledge of the factors that can hinder children's development and the supporting factors that can improve children's development according to their age.

ANALISIS DUKUNGAN ORANG TUA TERHADAP PROGRAM PEMBERIAN TABLET TAMBAH DARAH REMAJA PUTRI

Adolescent girls are a group that is vulnerable to experiencing nutritional problems such as anemia, which is characterized by hemoglobin levels in the blood that are lower than normal. Factors that support compliance with the consumption of blood supplement tablets in adolescent girls include perception, knowledge, motivation, attitudes, and family and teacher support regarding anemia and blood supplement tablets administration. This research aims to determine the relationship between the knowledge and characteristics of parents on parental support in implementing the blood supplement tablets program for adolescent girls. This research used a cross-sectional design located at MAN 3 Jakarta with 96 parents of adolescent girls as respondents. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that there was a relationship between the father's occupation and parental support (p=0.005), the father's income and parental support (p=0.000), the father's education and parental support (p=0.006), the mother's education and parental support (p=0.000), and parental knowledge with parental support (p=0.001). Thus, the father's occupation, the father's income, the father's education, the mother's education, and parental knowledge are factors related to parental support for the blood supplement tablets program for adolescent girls

INVESTIGATION OF X AND Y GENERATION PARENTS’ RISKY PLAY ALLOWANCE

Adults may worry and prevent the child from engaging in risky play. Due to changing culture and resulting changes, each generation has different characteristics and is influential in the upbringing of the next generation as parents. That said, this study aims to determine the extent to which parents allow their child to engage in risky play and whether this differs by the generational knowledge of parents, the child's age, the child's gender, and the presence or absence of older/younger siblings. Based on survey method, this study involves 415 parents who have children aged between 4-6 years. These parents are asked to fill out the information form containing demographic information and the "Scale for Allowing Risky Play." In conclusion, this study reveals that “play at low-risk heights” and "play with dangerous tools" are plays that the parents consent to the most frequently whilst the parents allow their children to "play near dangerous natural elements" the least frequently. Notably, generational knowledge of the parents, the child's age and the presence or absence of younger/older siblings are influential in the decision to allow risky play; however, the gender of the parent and the child do not affect that decision.

Study of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents of children with bronchial asthma in a tertiary care hospital in Ahmedabad

Study of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents of children with bronchial asthma in a tertiary care hospital in Ahmedabad

Effectiveness of Learning through Play Plus (LTP Plus) Parenting Intervention on Behaviours of Young Children of Depressed Mothers: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Evidence has shown that parenting intervention programmes improve parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices, which helps in promoting child development. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of parenting intervention in improving child behaviours. This is a secondary analysis of data from a cluster-randomised controlled trial with depressed mothers aged 18-44 years with a child aged 0 to 36 months. This paper reports findings from the dataset of participants with a child aged between 24 and 36 months. Villages (n = 120) were randomised into either of two arms: learning through play plus (LTP Plus) or treatment as usual (TAU). LTP Plus is a 10-session, group parenting intervention integrated with cognitive behaviour therapy, delivered over 3 months. This secondary analysis reports findings on the Eyberg Child Behaviour Inventory (ECBI) and the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME). Findings show a significant improvement in child behaviour (ECBI) scores (p < 0.011) and HOME scores (p < 0.001) in the intervention group compared to TAU at 3-month follow-up. In a low-resource setting, low-cost group parenting intervention delivered by community health workers has the potential to improve child behaviours and quality of the home environment. Parenting interventions aimed at improving child behavioural problems can have significant implications for the child, family, and broader societal outcomes. Addressing behavioural problems in early years, parenting interventions can potentially reduce long-term consequences and costs associated with untreated child behavioural issues.

Good GP care for transgender children: The parents’ perspectives

Background As more general practitioners (GPs) are consulted to navigate inclusive care for transgender and gender diverse (trans) children and young people, the experiences of families seeking care for trans children can inform GP practice. Aims The aims of this study were to understand the experiences of parents of trans children in their interactions with GPs when seeking care for their children; to inform GPs about families’ experiences of good care; and to complement existing guidelines and resources for GPs on affirmative trans healthcare for children. Methods This was a nation-wide, qualitative, constructivist study using semi-structured in-depth interviews, which was nested in a larger study on experiences of parents with a trans child across a range of Australian services and agencies. Eighteen parents of trans children in Australia were interviewed, recruited from online support and advocacy networks for parents of trans children. Results We found that although parents valued ongoing care from their family GP, some had to seek a new GP because they had or feared a negative reaction from their regular GP, or their regular GP did not have the knowledge to support their family. Parents sought GPs who would validate their child and affirm their child’s gender. Parents expected practical care from GPs such as referrals to gender-affirming specialists and other health practitioners, routine clinical procedures, and letters of support to services and agencies. Qualities that parents valued in a GP were a respectful manner, listening, putting the child first, asking appropriate questions, and being willing to learn. Discussion GPs that understand trans healthcare for children across a range of health areas and can respond positively in a respectful and matter of fact way to families are in short supply. Parent knowledge can inform GPs to support trans children in line with the Australian Standards of Care.

Engaged fatherhood and new models of “nurturing care”: Lessons learnt from Austria, Italy, Lithuania and Portugal

AbstractResearch on gender‐based violence highlights the need to engage men in prevention work through social change programs that present care as a powerful antidote to violence. Implementation of such programs worldwide provides many examples of how education and support for fathers and fathers‐to‐be can promote healthy masculinities and relationships with an intimate partner and their children. This article aims to explore the findings and lessons learned from the pilot of the European Union‐funded Promotion, Awareness Raising and Engagement of men in Nurture Transformations (PARENT) project (PARENT) which sought to develop and pilot curricula adapted from the internationally tested Program P methodology. The PARENT pilot worked in four European countries to provide training activities for social, educational, and health professionals, as well as education groups for fathers and parents, with the overarching goal of preventing domestic violence through the promotion of engaged fatherhood. By reporting the results from mixed‐methods impact evaluations of pilot programs conducted with professionals and parents, this article discusses how gender‐synchronous father‐focused training can contribute to a shift toward increased positive engagement of fathers during the first 1000 days of a child's life. The article conveys the pilot's promising impact on the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of professionals and parents, and it examines some of the key contextual factors, limitations, and implementation approaches that plausibly contributed to the PARENT pilot outcomes, with the aim to formulate useful considerations for future scale‐up efforts or the future implementation of similar programs to engage fathers in nurturing care and violence prevention.

Mediational role of risk perception in the relationship between vaccination knowledge and intention

BackgroundPrevious studies have shown that parents demand for information on vaccinations is universal. Nonetheless, parental knowledge demonstrated mixed results in vaccination intention, attitude, uptake, or confidence. In contrast, risk perception is a consistent predictor of vaccination-related outcomes. ObjectiveThis study aimed to establish risk perception as a mediator between vaccination knowledge and intention. MethodUsing a multistage random sampling technique, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with expectant mothers from maternity and child health clinics in the districts of Petaling, Klang, Gombak, and Hulu Langat. 416 respondents answered the self-administered questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS version 27 for descriptive statistics and Amos version 27 with bootstrapping procedure for mediation analysis. ResultsVaccination knowledge predicted risk perception [std β = 0.743, p = 0.036], risk perception predicted vaccination intention [std β = 0.934, p = 0.006], and risk perception fully mediate the relationship between vaccination knowledge and intention [std β = 0.694, p = 0.016]. The mediation model showed satisfactory fit indices: χ2/df (2.898), comparative fit index 0.946, Tucker-Lewis index 0.939, and root mean squared error of approximation 0.061. ConclusionThe goal of educational interventions is to increase vaccination intention by addressing vaccine information that influences both subjective and objective risk perception.