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Abstract

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE REGARDING THE RED FLAGS OF DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES IN CHILDREN LESS THAN 5 YEARS AMONG A SAMPLE OF MOTHERS ATTENDING FAMILY MEDICINE CENTERS IN BAGHDAD/AL-KARKH/2024

Worood Khalid Ibrahim (M.B.Ch.B.) and Dr. Kefah H. Abid Al-Majeed (M.B.Ch.B. FICMS/FM)

ABSTRACT

Background: Developmental milestones are critical indicators of a child’s growth and development, and identifying red flags early can help address developmental delays effectively. Parents, particularly mothers, play a pivotal role in monitoring these milestones. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of mothers regarding red flags in developmental milestones for children under five and their association with sociodemographic factors. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among convenient sample of 385 mothers attending family medicine centers in Al-Karkh, Baghdad, from March to August 2024. Data were collected through structured interviews using a standardized questionnaire covering knowledge (22 questions), attitudes (5 questions), and practices (5 questions) regarding developmental milestones. Sociodemographic data were also analyzed. Results: Over half (57.1%) of mothers had poor knowledge, 41.3% had fair knowledge, and only 1.6% had good knowledge of developmental milestone red flags. While 30.1% exhibited good attitudes, 87.8% demonstrated unsatisfactory practices. Factors such as higher maternal education, sufficient income, and younger age of the youngest child were significantly associated with improved KAP. Limited availability of developmental specialists contributed to gaps in practice. Conclusion: Most mothers displayed inadequate knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning developmental milestone red flags. Higher maternal education, father’s employment, and sufficient income were linked to better knowledge, attitude and practices.

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