Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de las madres de niños menores de cinco años que acuden al Subcentro de Salud Barrial Blanco sobre la enfermedad diarreica aguda según la estrategia AIEPI, cuenca 2016

Abstract

Background: acute diarrheal disease is responsible for about 3 million deaths worldwide, which is why for decades have been implemented health care systems to help reduce this number, the AIEPI strategy is the most instrument tool. Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children under 5 years attending health sub-center Barrial Blanco on acute diarrheal disease according to the AIEPI strategy in January - Jun 2016. Methodology: A-quantitative descriptive study with a sample of 114 mothers was performed. The information was collected with the use of a survey caring ethical aspects. The tabulation was performed using SPSS 19 and Excel 2013, the results are presented in tables, graphs and histograms of frequency and percentage. Results: In the present study found that mothers were between 13 and 43 years with a mean age of 26.4 years (SD ± 6,257), 52.63% had secondary education. 38.6% were housewives, 18.42% were professionals. Knowledge of group fluctuated 61.4% 38.6% good to very good. The 76.32% reported very good attitudes; 21.93% 1.75% good and bad. 69.3% had very good practices; 28.95% 1.75% good and bad. Good knowledge were: 79.82% continue breastfeeding, oral rehydration salts to 95%, recognize signs of dehydration 73.68% and 69.3% adequate food. Appropriate attitudes were given oral rehydration salts, lead the doctor and meet the medical indications. In practical 9 out of 10 mothers brought their children to the health center, give oral serum 96% and bland food in an 86.84%.