Assessment of Mothers' Awareness regarding Risk of Iron Deficiency Anemia among School Age Children

Background: The anemic condition is commonly experienced in children globally. Lack ofessential iron in the body contributes to anemia that has been recognized to great challenges. Thereby, adequate knowledge about the iron deficiency anemia and determine the weak point of awareness of mothers. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess of mothers' awareness regarding risk of iron deficiency anemia among school age children. Design: A descriptive study was utilized for the current study. Setting: This study was conducted at the outpatient pediatric clinic and pediatric department at Beni-Suef University Hospital affiliated to Ministry of Higher Education. Sample: A purposive sample of 150 mothers in the previously mentioned setting was included in the study. Tools: Two tools. The first tool was a structured interviewing questionnaire to assess mothers' knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia; the second tool was attitude scale to assess mothers' attitude toward iron deficiency anemia. Results: The study findings revealed that 49.4%of studied mothers their age group was between 25 >32 years with mean age (29.77±6.02). And 24.00% of the studied mothers had satisfactory level of total knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia among school age children Conclusion: it can be concluded that, there was positive correlation between total knowledge and total attitude. Recommendation: The study recommended that educational programs for mothers about iron deficiency anemia among school age children are required to increase their awareness and performance regarding care of their children with iron deficiency anemia