Influence of socio-economic conditions and maternal knowledge in self-effectiveness for prevention of childhood diarrhea

Abstract Objective: To verify the association among socioeconomic conditions, maternal behaviors and knowledge with their self-efficacy to prevent childhood diarrhea. Method: Analytical, quantitative study. Interviews were conducted with 238 mothers of children under five admitted into a hospital fr...

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Main Authors: Rhaiany Kelly Lopes de Oliveira (Author), Brena Shellem Bessa de Oliveira (Author), Jallyne Colares Bezerra (Author), Maria Jocelane Nascimento da Silva (Author), Francisca Mayra de Sousa Melo (Author), Emanuella Silva Joventino (Author)
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Published: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Abstract Objective: To verify the association among socioeconomic conditions, maternal behaviors and knowledge with their self-efficacy to prevent childhood diarrhea. Method: Analytical, quantitative study. Interviews were conducted with 238 mothers of children under five admitted into a hospital from January to April 2016. Were collected Sociodemographic data, maternal knowledge on prevention and management of childhood diarrhea, and application of the Maternal Self-Efficacy Scale for Childhood Diarrhea. Results: Association between socioeconomic and maternal self-efficacy variables: family income (p = 0.049), child age (p = 0.010), house type (p = 0.042), garbage destination (p = 0.037), sewage (p = 0.016) and sanitary type (p = 0.006). Regarding knowledge about causes of diarrhea: warmth/heat (p = 0.021); dentition (p = 0.030). Association between self-efficacy and preventive behaviors: home hygiene (p = 0.023); breastfeeding practice (p = 0.028). Conclusion: Socioeconomic conditions and knowledge presented by mothers can influence the level of maternal self-efficacy for the prevention of childhood diarrhea.
Item Description:2177-9465
10.1590/2177-9465-ean-2016-0361