Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Ayurveda Treatment in Children among Parents

Background: Ayurveda, the Indian System of medicine, has been practiced in India since ages. We evaluated the overall use of Ayurveda treatment in children of preprimary and primary classes of two schools in Thaikkattussery, Thrissur, Kerala. Methods: A KAP study was conducted on parents of 100 children of preprimary and primary classes of two schools in Thaikkattussery, Thrissur, Kerala as per a paper-based survey using a standardized questionnaire. Results: The study revealed majority of participants have knowledge about Ayurveda in common pediatric ailments and is using Ayurveda medicines. There is a lack of knowledge about use of Ayurveda in pediatric neurological and behavioral diseases. There is a need to spread awareness about the utility of Ayurveda in pediatric developmental and behavioural disorders.