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Archives   2004

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   16,  Number   1-3

TITLE:   An educational intervention for improving knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers on indoor air pollution and acute respiratory infection.
AUTHOR:   Han Win; Khin Myat Tun; Aung Kyaw Zaw; Sain Za Nang; Thuzar Myint; Sandar Kyi; Than Than Lwin; Khin Khin Swe Myat
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2004; 16(1-3): 46-50
ABSTRACT:   A community-based intervention study was conducted in North Okkalapa Township during July 2002 to September 2003 with the aim of assessing the effectiveness of intervention to improve maternal Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) on indoor air pollution and Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI). Intervention included health education of mothers through the use of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials. A total of 669 mothers, 331 from the intervention and 338 from the control areas, participated in the study. At post intervention assessment conducted 6 months after intervention, maternal knowledge on cause of ARI and attitude towards indoor air pollution and ill health were significantly improved in the intervention area. Their practice on use of scent stick in the living room also diminished compared to control area. Our results indicate that with relatively inexpensive methods and simple interventions, KAP of mothers on indoor air pollution and ARI can be improved.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Knowledge, attitudes, Practice. Mothers. Air Pollution, Indoor. Respiratory Tract Infections.
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