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.