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Research Paper | Nursing | India | Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024 | Rating: 5.1 / 10
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge & Practice Regarding Prevention of Worm Infestation among Mothers of Under - Five Children in Selected Rural Area in Bardoli, Gujarat
Manish Dafda
Abstract: The under - five children are vulnerable or special risk group in any population deserving special health care because of their immaturity and the various stages of growth and development. The under - five children are more prone to acquire some infection which is not seen in adult medical care through their life span. All children are most vulnerable group in the society, certain disease affect them, and result in increased morbidity and mortality rates. So researcher felt that better knowledge and habit of information regarding environmental sanitation and hygienic practices will help to gain the knowledge and thereby reduce the incidence of worm infestation. It also helps to reduce the complications which in turn improve the health and economic condition of the world.
Keywords: child health, environmental sanitation, hygienic practices, growth and development, worm infestation
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024,
Pages: 178 - 180