A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude on Child Rearing Practices among Fathers of Hospitalised Children of 1-6 Years of Age, in Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
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Objective : To assess the knowledge and attitude on child rearing practices among fathers of hospitalised children of 1-6 years of age. Materials and method : A descriptive correlational survey was done among conveniently selected 150 fathers of hospitalised children of 1-6 years of age at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. The knowledge and attitude in childrearing practices were assessed using a demographic proforma, knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale. Result : The findings showed that fathers' had satisfactory knowledge and favourable attitude in childrearing practices. The study also revealed that there was a significant association between knowledge and type of family ( p= 0.015) and that there was no significant association between attitude in childrearing practices and demographic variables. Conclusion:The study concluded that there is no relationship between knowledge and attitude on child rearing practices among fathers and fathers' had satisfactory knowledge and favourable attitude in childrearing practices.
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