Knowledge of parents and coverage among children regarding vitamin A in day care centers

Authors

  • Nidhi Sharma Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, India
  • Vineet Kaur Ahuja Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India
  • Siriesha . Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174817

Keywords:

Vitamin A supplementation, Coverage, Pre-school children, Vitamin A deficiency, Under-five children

Abstract

Background: Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is one of the most significant causes of preventable childhood blindness. The present study was conducted among parents of pre-school children to study knowledge and practice regarding vitamin A intake and coverage of Vitamin A supplementation among them.

Methods: It was a cross sectional study conducted in Patiala city of Punjab. Interview was conducted among parents of 275 preschool children going to various day care centers in Patiala.

Results: It was found in this study that 56.7% had knowledge regarding Vitamin A supplementation. Less than half of the parents knew about vitamin A rich foodstuffs.

Conclusions: From the present study we can conclude that there is a wide gap regarding knowledge and coverage about vitamin A supplementation. Doctors and books were main sources of information. 

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Published

2017-10-25

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Sharma, N., Ahuja, V. K., & ., S. (2017). Knowledge of parents and coverage among children regarding vitamin A in day care centers. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 4(11), 4141–4144. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174817

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