Parental knowledge and preventive fractices for common childhood illnesses among children under five
- VernacularTitle:Бага насны хүүхдийн өвчнөөс урьдчилан сэргийлэх талаарх эцэг, эхийн ойлголтыг судалсан үр дүн
- Author:
Lkhagvagaram B
1
;
Undram M
2
;
Myagmartseren D
3
;
Tsolmontuya A
3
;
Jargaltulga O
2
;
Batkhuu B
3
;
Davaadulam D
3
;
Enkh-Oyun Ts
1
Author Information
1. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, MNUMS
2. Institute for Evidence-Based Medicаl Research
3. Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, MNUMS
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Primary Health Care, Health Knowledge, Danger signs, Preschool child
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2026;91(1):25-30
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:Early recognition and prevention of common childhood illnesses are essential to reduce morbidity and
mortality among children under five.
Aim:To assess parental knowledge and preventive practices related to childhood illnesses in Mongolia.
Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 175 parents and caregivers of children aged 0–59
months attending primary health care facilities in urban and rural areas. Data were collected using structured interviews
assessing knowledge of general danger signs, prevention of diarrhea and respiratory illnesses, household environmental
risk factors, and injury prevention. Descriptive statistics and comparative analyses were performed, with statistical sig
nificance set at p<0.05.
Results:Urban caregivers identified significantly more general danger signs than rural caregivers (mean 5.3 vs 3.2;
p<0.001). Knowledge levels did not differ between caregivers of ill and healthy children. Preventive practices related to
diarrhea showed no significant association with child illness status. Rural households reported higher exposure to indoor
air pollution from solid fuel use. Injuries requiring medical attention were reported in 22.9% of children, with no signifi
cant differences in injury prevention knowledge.
Conclusion:Parental knowledge varied by place of residence rather than child health status, underscoring the need for
context-specific health education within primary health care services, particularly in rural settings.
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