Assessment of Mothers’ Knowledge regarding Care of their Children Undergoing Congenital Club-Foot Surgery

Abstract

Background: Congenital talipes equinovarus is a birth anomaly impacting the musculoskeletal system, leading to the misalignment of a child's feet. This condition significantly impacts a child's physical capabilities and overall health, resulting in a diminished quality of life. Aim of study was to assess mothers’ knowledge regarding care of their children undergoing congenital club-foot surgery. Research design: A descriptive design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: The study was conducted in the outpatient clinic in orthopedic pediatric departments at Benha university hospital and Benha Specialized Pediatric Hospital. Sample: A convenient sample of 50 children accompanied their mothers were selected. Tools of data collection: A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet to assess personal characteristic of mothers’, children and their knowledge regarding clubfoot. Results: Less than half of the studied mothers were in the age group 25 -< 30 years with mean age (27.52 ± 5.67) years old, half of the studied mothers had secondary education & more than two thirds of them were working, more than half of the studied children are in the age group 1 -< 3 years with mean age is 3.18 ± 1.07 years and first ranked, the majority of them are male. The majority of studied mothers have inadequate knowledge level regarding club foot. Conclusion: There is a statistical significant relation between total mothers' knowledge and their age, educational level and consanguinity. Recommendations: Mothers of children undergoing clubfoot should attend educational program and workshop to increase their knowledge. Background: Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) is a congenital musculoskeletal deformity, which further leads to abnormal alignment of the feet in children. It has a significant impact on the physical performance and life of the affected child and leads to reduced quality of life. Aim of study was to assess mothers’ knowledge regarding care of their children undergoing congenital club-foot surgery. Research design: A descriptive design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: The study was conducted in the outpatient clinic in orthopedic pediatric departments at Benha university hospital and Benha Specialized Pediatric Hospital. Sample: A convenient sample of 50 mothers. Tools of data collection: A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet to assess personal characteristic of mothers’, children and their knowledge regarding clubfoot. Results: Less than half of the studied mothers were in the age group 25 -< 30 years with mean age (27.52 ± 5.67) years old, half of the studied mothers had secondary education & more than two thirds of them were working, more than half of the studied children are in the age group 1 -< 3 years with mean age is 3.18 ± 1.07 years and first ranked, the majority of them are male. The majority of studied mothers have inadequate knowledge level regarding club foot. Conclusion: There is a statistical significant relation between total mothers' knowledge and their age, educational level and consanguinity. Recommendations: Mothers of children undergoing clubfoot should attend educational program and workshop to increase their knowledge.