It is evident from table one below one third (32.

5) of the mother of under five children

are 20-29 and 30-39. Followed by 7(17.5%) of mothers of under five children belongs to
below 19 yrs and 40 and above.
Two fifth of mothers of under five children are 16(40%) are belongs to illiterate
followed by primary 8(20%) ,secondary and PUC 7(17%) degree and above 2(5%) .
More than half of the mothers were house wife 24(60%) and two fifth of mothers
were working women 16(40%).
More than one third of the sample were having family size of four
members,14(35%)followed by 5 members10(25%),six members8(20%).three members
10% and had 7 and above 3(7.5%).only 2.56%of sample were having 2 members in there
families and none of them having one members in the families.
Half of members had 2children (50%) followed by one child 13(32.5%) three
children 5(12.5%) and four and above 2(5%)
Two fifth of the sample were responded that they take there children for
treatment to the indigenous system 60(40%), followed by PHC 15(37.5%) and hospital
9(22.5%).
Nearly half of the sample houses were semipucca18 (45%), 12(30%) were
living in kacha by 10(25%) in pucca.
Half of the families were earning monthly family income less than thousand
followed by Rs.1001-3000, 15(37.5%), Rs.3001-5000, 5(12.5%).none of the families of
sample were having Rs.5001 to 7000 and Rs.7001 and above.
Nearly three fifth of the mothers have got information from elders 23(57.5%),
one third of the mothers got information from colleges 13(32.5%) and only 4(10%) from
AV aids.
Three fourth of the sample were having exposure with ARI children and given
care to them 28(70%) and 12(30%) are not having exposure with ARI children.
Percentage distribution of knowledge of mothers of underfive children
about anatomy and physiology of respiratory system.

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

1. The organs of respiratory system are nose 27 67.5%

and lungs.

2. Respiration is the function of lungs 30 75%

3. Inspiration is meant by inhaling the air. 11 87.5%

4. Exhalation is meant by exhaling the air 14 35%

5. The gas needed for the life is oxygen. 35 87.5%

6. Gas is coming out from our body during 31 77.5%

respiration is carbon dioxide

Table 1 described knowledge of sample regarding anatomy and physiology of

respiratory system.

Nearly two third of respondents responded the organ of respiratory system is

lungs and nose, 27(67.5%).
Three fourth of the 50(75%) of the respondents mentioned the function of lungs
is respiration.
11(87.5%) of respondents of responded the meaning of inspiration is inhaling
the air and above one third of the sample 14(35%) responded the exhalation is meant by
exhaling the air.
Majority of the sample revealed that oxygen is needed for life,35(87.5%).
Three fourth of the under five children 31(77.5%) revealed that carbon
dioxide is coming out from our body during respiration.
Percentage distribution of general idea regarding acute respiratory tract infection

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

1.infection is meant by entering of 21 52.5%

microorganism

2. ARTI meant by infection of the 25 62.5%

respiratory organs.

3. The factors influencing acute 6 15%

respiratory tract infection are malnutrition
and overcrowding.

4.sources of ARTI is polluted air 23 57.5%

5. Common symptom of ARTI is 24 60%

persistent fever and cold.

6.ARTI is classified into URTI and LRTI 19 47.5%

7. Examples of LRTI is Pneumonia. 8 20%

8.examples of URTI is Common cold 8 20%

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding ARTI

More than half of the mothers of under five children 21(52.5%)

answered infection is meant by entering the micro organism.
More than three fifth mothers of under five children 25(62.5) answered
trhe meaning of ARTI is infection of respiratory organs.
Below one fifth of mothers were responded that factors influencing
ARTI is malnutrition and overcrowding, 6(15%).
Nearly three fifth mothers of under five children answered that sources
of ARTI is polluted air, 23(57.5%)
Three fifth mothers of under five children 24(60%) responded that
common symptom of ARTI is persistent fever and cold.
Nearly half of the mothers of under five children 19(47.5%) answered
ARTI is classified as URTI and LRTI.
One fifth of the sample 8(20%) answered pneumonia is one of the
LRTI and common cold is one of the URTI.
Percentage distribution of general idea regarding common cold.

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

1. the meaning of common cold is 24 60%

infection of nasal mucosa.

2. Signs and symptos of common cold are 29 72.5%

running nose,cough and fever.

3.measures to be followed to get relief 12 30%

from common cold are milk with
turmeric powder, steam inhalation and
eating tulasi leaves.

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding common cold

3/5th of the mothers of underfive children were known that infections of nasal mucosa is
called as common cold 24 (60%).
Nearly 3/4th of the sample were stated the clinical manifestations of common cold as
running nose, cough and fever.
12 (30%) of mothers of underfive children were answer the relief measures against
common cold are milk with turmeric powder, steam inhalation and eating tulasi leaves.
Percentage distribution of general idea regarding pneumonia:

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

1. Meaning of pneumonia is 19 47.5%
inflammation of lungs.

2. Signs and symptoms of 16 40%

pneumonia are
breathlessness, fever, chills
and cough.

3. Bed rest, steam 13 32.5%

inhalation, breathing and
coughing exercise with
medicine are measures to be
followed to get relief from
the problem.

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding pneumonia

Nearly half of the mothers of underive childfren were responded that inflammation of
lungs is known as pneumonia 19 (47.5%).
2/5th of the sample 16 (40%) were mentioned that the signs and symptoms of pneumonia
are breathlessness, fever, chills and cough.
More than 1/3rd of moters of underfive children 13 (32.5%) were answered that relief
measures during pneumonia are berest, steam inhalation, breathing and coughing
exercise.
Percentage distribution of general idea regarding tonsillitis:

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

1. The meaning of tonsillitis 15 32.5%
is inflammation of tonsils.
2. The 1st management of 16 40%
tonsillitis is gargling with
the warm salt water.
3. The signs and symptoms 17 42.5%
of tonsilits are fever , chills
and sore throat.

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding tonsillitis

Moer than one theird of mothers of underfive children were responded that inflammation
of the tonsils is known as tonsillitis 15 (32.5%).
16 (40% ) mothers of undrfive children were responded that the remedial measures of
tonslitis is gargling with warm salt water.
More than 2/5th of mothers of underfive children mentioned about the sign and symptoms
of tonsillitis were fever, chills, sore throat 7 (42.5%).
Percentage distribution of general idea regarding bronchitis:

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

The meaning of bronchitis 20 50%
is inflammation of bronchi.
The main symptom of 10 25%
bronchitis is dyspnoea.
The management of 13 32.5%
brondchitis are steam
inhalation, increased fluid
intake.

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding tonsillitis

Half mothers of underfive children were responded that inflammation of bronchi is

known as bronchitis 20 (50%).
Around 1/4th of the mothers of underfive children responded that dyspnoea is the main
symptoms of bronchitis 10 (25%).
1/3rd of mothers of underfive children were answered that management of bronchitis are
steam inhalation, increased fluid intake 13 (32.5%).
Percentage distribution of general idea regarding sinusitis:

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

The meaning of sinusitis is 13 32.5%
inflammation of the sinus.
Signs and symptoms of 25 62.5%
sinusitis are fever,
headache, facial pain.
Treatment of sinusitis are 20 50%
medications like pencillin,
amoxycilin, ampicillin.

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding sinusitis

Almost 1/3rd mothers of underfive children were answered that inflammation of the sinus
is known as sinusitis 13 (32.5%).
More than 2/3rd of mothers of uderfive children were responded that signs and symptoms
of sinusitis are fever, headache, facial pain 25 (62.5%).
Half of sample were responded that pencillin, amoxicillin, and ampicillin are the drugs
used for sinusitis 20 (50%).
Percentage distribution of general idea regarding whooping cough

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

whooping cough is a 21 52.5%
respiratory disease caused
by bacteria.
The main symptoms of 28 70%
whooping cough is
paroxysm of cough with
whoop.
The vaccine given for 13 32.5%
whooping cough is DPT.

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding whooping cough

More than half of the mothers of underfive children were answered that whooping cough
is a respiratory disease caused by bacteria, 21 (52.5%).
Nearly 1/4th mothers of underfive children mentioned about the main symptoms of
whooping cough is paroxysm of cough with whoop, 28 (70%).
Almost 1/3rd of mothers of undrefive children correctly responded that DPT is the vaccine
given for whoping cough, 13(32.5%).
Percentage distribution of general idea regarding laryngitis:

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

1. Laryngitis is meant by 15 37.5%
inflammation of laryngs.
2. Common clinical features 16 40%
f laryngitis are discomfort
in throat, pain, dyspnoea.
3. A measure to be followed 14 32.5%
to get relief from the
problem is resting the voice.

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding laryngitis

More than 1/3rd of mothers of underfive children were responded that inflammation of
larynx is known as laryngitis, 50 (37.5%).
16 (40%) mothers of undrefive children mentioned about the signs and symptoms of
laryngitis were discomfort pain and dyspnoea.
Almost 1/3rd of mothers of undrefive children were responded that resting the voice is
that relief measure of laryngitis, 14 (32.5%).
Percentage distribution of general idea regarding lung abscess:

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

The meaning of lung 15 37.5%
abscess is puss formation in
the lungs.
Common clinical features 24 60%
of lung abscess are cough
with expectoration, chest
pain.
The management of lung 20 50%
abcess arehospitalization
and antibiotic.

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding lung abscess

More than 1/3rd of mothers of underfive children were answered that puss formation in
lungs known as lung abscess, 15 (37.5%).
More than half of the mothers of underfive children were mentioned that signs and
symptoms of lung abscess were cough with expectoration and chest pain, 24 (60%).
Half of mothers of underfive children were answered that management of lung abscess
were hospitalization and antibiotic, 20(50%)
Percentage distribution of general idea regarding tuberculosis:

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

Droplet infection is the 23 57.5%
mode of transmission of
TB.
Common clinical features 31 77.5%
of TB are prolonged fever
and cough.
DOT is the treatment given 12 30%
to TB patient.

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding tuberculosis

Nearly 3/4th of the sample were answered that TB is transmitted through droplet infection,
23 (57.5%).
3/4th of the mothers of underfive children mention that prolonged fever and the cough are
the man symptoms of TB, 31 (77.5%).
1/3rd of mother so f undrefive children answered that DOT is the treatment of TB, 12
(30%).
Percentage distribution of general idea regarding pharyngitis:

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

Pharyngitis is meant by 11 27.5%
inflammation of pharynx.
Signs and symptoms of 23 47.5%
pharyngitis are fever,
difficulty in swallowing,
sore throat.
Common treatment for 13 32.5%
pharyngitis are bed rest,
fluids and warm saline
gargling.

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding pharyngitis

Nearly 1/3rd of the sample responded that inflammation of pharynx is known as
pharyngitis, 11 (27.5%).
Nearly half of the mothers of underfive children responded that , the signs and symptoms
of pharyngitis are fever, difficulty in swallowing and sore throat, 23 (47.5%).
Almost 1/3rd of mothers of underfive children were answred that treatment for pharyngitis
are bed rest, fluids and warm saline gargling, 13 (32.5%).
Percentage distribution of general idea regarding pharyngitis:

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

Pharyngitis is meant by 11 27.5%
inflammation of pharynx.
Signs and symptoms of 23 47.5%
pharyngitis are fever,
difficulty in swallowing,
sore throat.
Common treatment for 13 32.5%
pharyngitis are bed rest,
fluids and warm saline
gargling.

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding pharyngitis

Percentage distribution of general idea regarding management of ARI:

ITEM FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

Well balanced diet is given 21 32.5%
for a child with ARI.
The preventive measure is 14 35%
to be taken to prevent
spread of ARTI is the
isolation of infected
children form others.

Table 2 described knowledge of sample regarding management of ARI

Nearly 1/3rd of the mothers of underfive children responded that the well balanced diet is
given for a child with ARI, 21 (32.5%).
Around 14 (35%) members of mothers of underfive children answered that preventive
measures to be taken to prevent spread of ARTI is isolation of infected children form
others.