Effect of Upgrading Mothers' Awareness Regarding Cardiovascular Diseases on their self-efficacy to promote their children life style

Background: The progressive atherosclerotic process begins in childhood and develops gradually
under the influence of conventional risk factors such as obesity and low levels of physical activity
so continuous educational program for their caregivers is important. Aim: to evaluate the effect of
upgrading mothers' awareness regarding cardiovascular diseases on their self- efficacy to promote
their children life style. Setting: The study was conducted at the pediatric medical department and
pediatric outpatient clinic affiliated to Tanta University Hospital, Tanta city, Egypt. Sample: a
convenient sample of 60 mothers of school age children who attended the previously mentioned
settings. Tools: two tools for data collection Were used: Tool I Structured interview questionnaire,
it consisted of three parts. Socio-demographic data of the studied mothers, past and present family
history for cardiovascular, diseases. The third part is mothers' knowledge about cardiovascular
diseases. Tool II: Mothers' self-efficacy questionnaire. Results: the present study found that 91.67%
of mothers had unsatisfactory practices level regarding their children life style before the
educational intervention while 80% had satisfactory practices immediately after the educational
intervention. Conclusion: there was a significant improvement in mothers' practices regarding their
school age children life style Recommendations: educational programs for care giver should be
conducted periodically and regularly regarding cardiovascular diseases risk factors among children.