The Impact ofan Educational Program on Mothers' Knowledge Of Preventing Bronchiolitis For Their Children Under Two Years

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Abstract: The study aimed to assess the impact of the educational program on the knowledge of mothers to prevent bronchiolitis of their children under the age of two years. Design:A Quasi-Experimental research was utilized as design. Material andMethods:These study settings were the inward pediatric department at Qena university hospital and Qena general hospital. A Convenient sample was utilized, that composed of eighty (80) from mothers of children with bronchiolitis from the previously mentioned settings. Two tools were used to collect the data, an interview questionnaire sheet composed and the educational program according to mothers' knowledge needs about how to prevent bronchiolitis. The booklet guideline for mothers of children with bronchiolitis and bronchiolitis prevention were designed. Results:The present study reported that a statistical significant improvement of the mothers’ knowledge level regarding bronchiolitis and prevention of bronchiolitis after the implementation of an educational program. Conclusions:Based on the findings of the current study, the knowledge of mothers of children less than two years on how to prevent bronchitis in the pediatric ward at the university hospital Qena lacked the basic knowledge necessary for the prevention of bronchiolitis Recommendations:The implementation of an educational program promoting the knowledge level of mothers' of children with bronchiolitis and bronchiolitis prevention.