A Study to Assess the Awareness of Mothers regarding Diaper Related Problems Including Management and Diaper Hygiene Practices among Mothers of Diaper Wearing Children (0 to 2 Years) in Selected Areas of Faridkot, Punjab, India

Aim of the study is to assess the awareness of mothers regarding diaper related problems including management and diaper hygiene practices among mothers of diaper wearing children (0 to 2 years) in selected areas of Faridkot, Punjab, India. Objectives have been set to assess the awareness of mothers regarding diaper related problems including management and practices regarding diaper hygiene. Different socio demographic variables i.e., age, gravida of mother, education, occupation of mother, Income of family, type of family, area of living, and previous awareness of mother regarding diaper hygiene are selected to determine the association of awareness of mothers regarding diaper hygiene practices. The study was descriptive survey in nature. Structured self-administered tools i.e., sociodemographic variables, knowledge questionnaires and practice checklist were used gather data form 200 mothers of infants wearing diaper (0-2 years) regarding diaper dermatitis and prevention practices were developed by tool validation and experts' suggestions. Written permission was obtained from the ethical committee and board of research studies Form College and also from the authorities of the hospital. The written consent was obtained for the samples. The 200 samples were selected by convenient sampling technique. The pilot study was conducted on 20 samples before the final study. The desired and necessary changes were made in before conducting main study. This study can further benefit the women especially in proper caring of kids regarding awareness on diaper dermatitis which would ultimately benefit the overall health related aspects of new born babies.