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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2021

Awareness and Perception of Parents Regarding Well Baby Clinic in Primary Health Care Centres in Abha City, Southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Ayed A Shati, Majed M Al-Saleh, Bander A Al-Asmari, Shehata F Shehata, Youssef A Alqahtani, Mohammed S Aldarami, Sultan A Alqahtani, Yahya M Alqahtani

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Ayed A ShatiDepartment of Child Health, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Majed M Al-SalehFamily Medicine Department, Aseer Health Affairs, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Bander A Al-AsmariFamily Medicine Department, Aseer Health Affairs, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Shehata F ShehataDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Youssef A AlqahtaniDepartment of Child Health, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed S AldaramiMedical Student, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Sultan A AlqahtaniMedical Student, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Yahya M AlqahtaniMedical Student, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
King Khalid University · SAAsir Central Hospital · SA

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Abstract

backgroundWell-baby clinic (WBC) service is implemented in all primary health care centers and is provided based on international standards to all children under 5 years in Saudi Arabia. It is a comprehensive package of health promotion and curative care to improve and maintain the health status and well-being of this age group.

aimThe main aim is to assess parents' awareness and perception regarding WBC in primary health care centers in Abha sector, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross-sectional approach was used in the current study. The study targeted all babies' caregivers attending WBCs in primary health care centers in Abha city. The children's parents were included using three stages cluster sample technique. The questionnaire included participants' demographic data such as age, gender, relation to the baby, educational level, work, and monthly income. Awareness regarding the WBC was assessed using two main items covering hearing about the clinic provided services.

resultsThe study included 1593 participants whose ages ranged from 19 to 55 years old with a mean age of 34.6 ± 11.8 years. About 64% of the respondents knew about the WBC, which was significantly higher among the females than males (

conclusionsIn conclusion, the study revealed that proper care is vital for a child's survival as well as optimal physical and mental development. Adequately cared child has proper well-being and happiness. Mothers and children caregivers had adequate awareness and acceptable attitude towards WBCs and provided services. Some barriers were declared including lack of available WBCs within the residence range, not all WBCs usually working, and more information should be provided about WBCs.

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Awarenesschild-careparentsperceptionpracticeSaudi Arabiawell baby clinic

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