Public Communication Campaigns on Clubfoot Symptoms and Early Treatment: A Kap Analysis of Parents in Imo State

Abstract

This study examined public communication campaigns on clubfoot symptoms and early treatment of children. The health belief model served as the theoretical foundation of the study. A mixed-methods research design was employed with the aid of a survey and an in-depth interview. Descriptive analysis and explanation-building techniques were used for data analysis. Findings revealed that in Imo State, parents are aware of public communication campaigns on clubfoot symptoms and early treatment to a moderate extent and same applies to their knowledge level. Also, public communication campaigns have influenced the engagement of Imo State parents towards health care practises that could help treat children with clubfoot. It was recommended that there is a need to fully utilise all manner of channels for public campaigns by stakeholders so that the level of awareness will increase tremendously. Special care, in terms of information, needs to be given to parents by healthcare providers so that it will build their knowledge on several issues that have to do with clubfoot in children.