Evaluate the knowledge of mothers about Marasmic Kwashiorker among children of under-five admitted to the pediatric ward at tertiary care hospital Belagavi

Abstract

Protein Energy undernutrition represents a significant public health issue affecting children under the age of five, with mothers primarily accountable for this situation. Consequently, this study was undertaken to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mothers with children under five, the results of the study indicate that the overall knowledge score among mothers reveals that 37% possessed average knowledge, 33% had below average knowledge, and 30% exhibited above average knowledge regarding malnutrition. There was a broad acknowledgment of the necessity to enhance mothers' knowledge levels.