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THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF MOTHERS WHO HAD UNDER THREE-YEARS CHILD ON DIAPER RASH

*Rini Sekartini, Titi S Sularyo, Soedjatmiko, Hartomo Gunardi, **Corrie Wawolumaya

*Dept. of Child Health, Medical School University of Indonesia

*Dept. of Public Health, Medical School University of Indonesia

Diaper dermatitis, diaper rash popularly known, is an acute inflammatory reaction of diapered skin, It occurs with the use of cloth or disposable diapers. Diaper rash commonly occurs in children. Parents sometimes do not know about diaper rash because of mild reaction. The disposable diaper is practical and hygienic, but if parents do not have enough knowledge about predisposing factors of diaper rash it can be serious problem for the children. The

Objectives: were to explore knowledge attitude and practice of mothers about diaper rash and the prevalence of diaper rash in under three years children.

Method: Descriptive cross sectional study was used. A sample of 132 respondents was collected using cluster random sampling method. Data was taken directly from respondents by interview and physical examination was performed for prevalence diaper rash.

Result: Seventy-five point eight percent of respondent had poor knowledge, 59.1% of respondent had poor attitude, as they used powder for diaper rash, and 48.5%had poor practice. Most of the respondents did not know about etiology and treatment of diaper rash. Prevalence of diaper rash was 34.1%, the majority on age 0-12 months(19.6%)and 17.42% was baby girls.