Impact of Educational Programme on Parents’ Knowledge Toward the Prevention Complications Among Child with Thalassemia

Abstract

Thalassemia is a hereditary condition that affects the formation of globin chains. In children with eta-thalassemia major, globin production is completely missing. eta thalassemiamajor is a life-threatening blood disorder that requires lifelong blood transfusions. The goal: of this study was to see how effective an educational program on parents' knowledge is in preventing iron overload complications in children with thalassemia. Methodology: From October 2021to jolly 2022, a quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Thalassemia Center in Karbala City. From the thalassemia center, a non-probability (convenience) sample of (50) parents was chosen. Results: Between pre and posttests one and two in the study group, there is a significant difference in overall principal domains relating parents' knowledge toward the Prevention of iron overload complications among children with Thalassemia. Furthermore, there is a statistical correlation between parental knowledge and educational level.

Conclusion: The study found that an educational program can improve parents' awareness on how to prevent iron overload complications in children with thalassemia. Recommendation: The study suggests that instructional instructions, posters, brochures, and manuals aimed at preventing iron overload complications be made available to all parents in wards and that they be encouraged to use them. Encourage parents to attend specialist-led training courses and conferences on the prevention of iron overload complications to keep their knowledge up t date.