Knowledge and practice of mothers towards the causes and prevention of vaso-occlusive crisis among children in General Hospital Idah, Kogi state Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 7272 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractVOC is a debilitating complication of SCD, and effective prevention strategies are crucial for improving the quality of life for affected children. This study investigates the knowledge and practices of mothers in preventing vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) among children with sickle cell disease (SCD)in General Hospital, Idah. The study also aims to assess the level of maternal understanding regarding the causes and prevention of VOC, as well as the extent to which this knowledge translates into practical preventive measures. Cross-sectional non-experimental descriptive research survey was used and the target population is mothers with children between the ages of 2 and 17 years with vaso-occlusive crisis. Preliminary findings indicate a varying range of knowledge levels among mothers with 64.8% having good knowledge and practices towards vaso-occlusive crisis while others exhibit gaps in their awareness. The method employed reveals a diversity of preventive practices adopted by mothers, including adherence to medication regimens, monitoring of hydration, and lifestyle modifications. Furthermore, the study identifies a positive correlation between maternal knowledge and the implementation of preventive measures. Mothers with a higher level of understanding tend to engage in more consistent and effective preventive practices. The study suggests the importance of targeted educational interventions to bridge knowledge gaps among mothers and promote the consistent implementation of preventive measures. By addressing these factors, nurses and policymakers can contribute to a significant reduction in the incidence and severity of VOC in children with SCD through health education on genetic counseling and many more. This research contributes valuable insights into the complex dynamics surrounding VOC prevention and provides the basis for developing interventions that empower mothers and enhance the well-being of children affected by SCD....Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State