A Study To Assess The Knowledge And Attitude Of The Fathers With Children Aged Between 0-1 Years Regarding Infant Care In A Selected Area Of Delhi In A View To Develop And Disseminate Informational Booklet On Infant Care

Background: Infancy is the most crucial phase in child’s life which influences the further, physical, cognitive development of child in later stages of life. All the factors such as nutrition, growth and development, immunization, hygiene and prevention from home hazard must be carefully monitored and carried out by both the parents equally, this promotes a healthy growth and wellbeing for the baby. Each parents make a unique and important contribution to parenting and to their child’s development and the best outcomes happen when parents work as a team. Materials and Methods: A community based descriptive study was conducted in RHTC Najafgarh, PHC Palam among fathers of children aged 0-1 year, using purposive sampling technique. Knowledge and attitudes of fathers was assessed by structured knowledge questionnaire along with 5-point Likert scale attitude as a tool and an informational booklet was also disseminated. A total of 60 fathers of children aged 0-1 year participated in this study. Results: This study assessed the knowledge and attitude of fathers with children 0-1 years and their responsibilities regarding infant care in a selected area of Delhi. The findings of study show 70% had average knowledge, 26.70% had good knowledge and 3.30% had poor knowledge. This data revealed that most of them had favorable attitude 46 (76.7%), neutral attitude13 (21.7%), unfavorable attitude 1(1.6%). Conclusion: The data revealed most of the fathers had average knowledge regarding infant care and had favorable attitude.