Knowledge and Practices of Mothers Health on Malnutrition Prevention in Under-Five Children at Selected Community Area, Kanpur Nagar

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 02 | Page : 50 62
    By

    Rachna Vishnoi,

  • Shubham Kumar chaurasiya,

  • Arunesh Kumar Gautam,

  • Deepak lal,

  • Deepankar Pal,

  • Anushika Kumari,

  • Archana,

  • Alpana,

  1. Assistant Professor & HOD, Department of Community Health Nursing, Chandni College of Nursing, Basausi, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Student, Department of Community Health Nursing, Chandni College of Nursing, Basausi, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  3. Student, Department of Community Health Nursing, Chandni College of Nursing, Basausi, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  4. Student, Department of Community Health Nursing, Chandni College of Nursing, Basausi, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  5. Student, Department of Community Health Nursing, Chandni College of Nursing, Basausi, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  6. Student, Department of Community Health Nursing, Chandni College of Nursing, Basausi, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  7. Student, Department of Community Health Nursing, Chandni College of Nursing, Basausi, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  8. Student, Department of Community Health Nursing, Chandni College of Nursing, Basausi, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Background: Malnutrition is a common concern among children under five years old, particularly during their crucial growth years. Maintaining a nutritious and well-balanced diet is crucial for prevention. Consuming regular meals – such as three smaller meals along with two to three nutritious snacks daily – while ensuring sufficient intake of protein and carbohydrates can help lower the risk of malnutrition. Objectives: To assess mothers’ knowledge regarding malnutrition in children under five. To evaluate mothers’ practices in preventing malnutrition. Design: A non-experimental descriptive study. Subjects & Sampling: The study included 30 mothers selected using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Data Analysis: Collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, aligned with study objectives and hypotheses. Results: Demographic variables of the mothers were analyzed in terms of frequency and percentage distribution. Findings revealed that: 50% of mothers had inadequate knowledge about malnutrition, 46.7% had moderate knowledge, and Only 3.3% had adequate knowledge. The overall mean knowledge percentage was 25.7%, indicating inadequate awareness. No significant association was found between knowledge scores and sociodemographic variables.

Keywords: Health education, child health care, maternal knowledge, child growth, malnutrition.

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Rachna Vishnoi, Shubham Kumar chaurasiya, Arunesh Kumar Gautam, Deepak lal, Deepankar Pal, Anushika Kumari, Archana, Alpana. Knowledge and Practices of Mothers Health on Malnutrition Prevention in Under-Five Children at Selected Community Area, Kanpur Nagar. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2025; 15(02):50-62.
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Rachna Vishnoi, Shubham Kumar chaurasiya, Arunesh Kumar Gautam, Deepak lal, Deepankar Pal, Anushika Kumari, Archana, Alpana. Knowledge and Practices of Mothers Health on Malnutrition Prevention in Under-Five Children at Selected Community Area, Kanpur Nagar. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2025; 15(02):50-62. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjohp/article=2025/view=209918


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Volume 15
Issue 02
Received 06/03/2025
Accepted 30/03/2025
Published 10/05/2025
Publication Time 65 Days
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