A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Selected Behavioral Disorders Among Mothers of Preschool Children in Rural Areas of Faridkot, Punjab

Abstract

The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding selected behavioral disorders among mothers of preschool children in rural areas of Faridkot, Punjab. The study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding selected behavioral disorders among mothers of preschool children in rural areas of Faridkot, Punjab. A quantitative approach and descriptive research design were used for the study. The sample size was 100 mothers of preschool children, selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. The data was collected by a self-structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale. The study revealed that 15 (15%) mothers of preschool children had excellent knowledge, 20 (20%) mothers of preschool children had good knowledge and 65 (65%) mothers of preschool children had average knowledge. The mean ± SD for the level of knowledge and attitude of mothers of preschool children were 19.79±2.84 and 39.96 ± 7.87 respectively. The relationship between knowledge and attitude was found to be 0.6. Hence, it was concluded that there was a moderate relationship between knowledge and attitude scores among mother’s preschool children. From the findings of the study following conclusions were drawn the majority of mothers of preschool children had average knowledge and the majority of mothers of preschool children had a positive attitude.