Abstract:
Asthma is one of the common diseases of childhood, both in developed and developing countries like India. Asthma may have its onset at any age. 30% of children are symptomatic by one year of age, where as 80 – 90% of asthmatic children have their first symptoms before 4- 5 years of age. Purpose:-The purpose of the study was to assess the Knowledge of Mothers Regarding Home Management of Children Suffering from Asthma at Rural area of Pune district, with a View to Develop an Information Booklet. Material &Method: The Descriptive survey design was used 50 mothers of asthmatic children from asthma at Rural area of Pune district. Purposive sampling methods was used to collect data. Knowledge was assessed by using structured interview Purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample The data was collected and analyzed based on the objective using both descriptive and inferential statistic. Results: The study shows that majority of 10 mothers (20%) were in the age group of 20-25 years .majority of 38 mothers (76%) were Hindus. Majority of 15 mothers (30%) studied secondary education. Majority of 34 mothers (68%) were housewives. Majority of 5 mothers (10%) were in the range of 1000-5000 Rs .majority of 42 mothers (84%) belonged to nuclear Family. Majority of 10 mothers (20%) had 3 members in their family. Majority of 10 mothers (20%) had one child. Majority (84%) of respondents family members are not suffering from asthma. Majority of 42 mothers (84%) were used gas. Findings of the study revealed that The overall mean knowledge score was found to be 14.68 percent. The Highest mean knowledge was in aspect of causes (26.66), the mean knowledge score about general information was (26.33), mean knowledge score in clinical manifestations, diagnosis and complications (21.33) and mean knowledge score on management of asthma 26.33..ANNOVA test was used to find association and reveal that there is significant association between education, family history, type of fuel. Conclusion:-It is important to assess the Knowledge of Mothers Regarding Home Management of Children Suffering from Asthma and knowledge of mothers regarding management of children suffering from asthma was not adequate. Mothers had misconception, false belief, which influenced the need for formulating health education package regarding asthma management
