Assessment knowledge and practice of mothers having children with chronic kidney disease

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University

2 Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University

3 Pediatrics and pediatric nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

Abstract

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to irreversible kidney damage
that can further progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). This study aimed to assess
knowledge and practice of mothers having children with chronic kidney disease. Subjects
and methods; Research design: Descriptive design was done, Sample: A convenient
sample included 55 children with chronic kidney disease from both sex and their mothers,
Setting: The study was conducted Children’s Hospital affiliated to Ain Shams University
Hospitals. Tools of data collection: Questionnaire sheet and observation checklist. The
results of this study revealed that mother's knowledge and practice regarding care of their
children with chronic kidney disease was unsatisfactory. In conclusion: It was concluded
that about three quarters of the studied mothers have unsatisfactory knowledge and practice
regarding care of their children with chronic kidney disease. The study recommendations:
Encourage training courses for mothers regarding care of their children with chronic kidney
disease

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