Knowledge regarding Pneumonia among Parents of Under-Five Children in Phedikhola Rural Municipality, Syangja, Nepal

Background: Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. Parents are the ones with whom the children spend most of their time. By having knowledge regarding pneumonia, parents can recognize potential signs such as cough, lower chest wall in drawing, rapid breathing or difficulty in breathing at an early stage. This study aims to assess the knowledge regarding pneumonia among the parents of under 5 children in Phedikhola rural municipality, Syangja. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive research study was conducted to assess knowledge regarding pneumonia among the parents of under 5 children in Phedikhola rural municipality, Syangja, Nepal. Samples were selected using nonprobability purposive sampling technique among 211 parents having children aged less than 5 years. The data was collected through structured interview schedule using semi structured questionnaire which was made based on different literatures. Collected data were entered in Epi data and analyzed using SPSS software. Descriptive and inferential statistics tests were used as per the nature of the data. Results: The findings of the study revealed that, out of 211 parents interviewed in the study, less than two third (30.8%) of the parents had low level of knowledge, more than two third (39.8%) of the parents had moderate level of knowledge and less than one third (29.4%) of the parents had high level of knowledge regarding pneumonia. The mean score of knowledge was found to be 31.54 with SD 7.228. Regarding the association between selected demographic variables and level of knowledge among parents, no any significant association was found. Conclusion: The findings of the current research study concluded that more than one third of the parents had moderate level of knowledge regarding pneumonia. No association was found between the selected demographic variables and level of knowledge among parents. Appropriate health education and awareness program related to pneumonia is necessary to increase the level of knowledge among the parents.