PERCEPTION OF KASHMIRI RURAL WOMEN (BENEFICIARIES FROM ANGANWADI CENTERS) REGARDING CHILD HEALTH AND DISCIPLINARY TECHNIQUES USED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN DISTRICT BUDGAM OF KASHMIR REGION

IFFAT JABEEN GHANI¹*, RAJINI DHINGRA^2
1Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malangpora, Pulwama, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar
²Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180006
* Corresponding Author : iffatghani777@gmail.com

Received : 17-02-2018     Accepted : 24-02-2018     Published : 28-02-2018
Volume : 10     Issue : 4       Pages : 5175 - 5179
Int J Agr Sci 10.4 (2018):5175-5179
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.9735/0975-3710.10.4.5175-5179

Keywords : Child health, Immunization, Knowledge, and Women
Academic Editor : Patel N. K., Dipak Nath
Conflict of Interest : None declared
Acknowledgements/Funding : Authors are thankful to University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180006 and Prof. Neeru Sharma, Head, Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180006
Author Contribution : All author equally contributed

Childcare is mostly the responsibility of mothers. Therefore, the mother's knowledge about childcare influences the nature and quality of care that is given to the child, it has also been revealed that the mothers’ education has a positive impact on their knowledge and practice in child health matters. As far as immunizations is concerned today millions of children still do not have access to basic immunization and die from diseases that can be prevented by available vaccines. Mother’s knowledge, attitude and practices play a major role in achieving complete immunization before first birthday of the child. Keeping in view the above facts present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge of women beneficiaries (Nursing mothers, pregnant women and mothers of child beneficiaries (age 6months-3 years) of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) centers of district Budgam, Kashmir. A sample of 600 women beneficiaries which included 300 nursing mothers (NMs) and pregnant women (PW) and 300 mothers of child beneficiaries (MCBs) was selected from four blocks of district Budgam. The tool used for collecting information was Interview schedule. The results of the study revealed that the respondents were aware of vaccination of children although they did not remember the sequence and the newly introduced vaccines. However, for another minor ailment majority preferred to consult doctor. As far as disciplinary techniques are concerned some percentage of mothers still prefer physical punishment, but the majority manage by frightening or threatening the children. Therefore, strategies to increase full awareness among the beneficiaries regarding child health and the suitable disciplinary techniques for young children a well-planned intervention is needed.

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