Abstract
Objective: To assess the understanding and knowledge of parents regarding Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV), commonly known as clubfoot, to identify potential areas for improved patient education and support.
Study design: A cross-sectional study design employed to evaluate parental understanding of CTEV.
Place and duration of study: The study was conducted in City Care Hospital, RWP from July 2023 to January 2024.
Material and Methods: Parents of children diagnosed with CTEV were included in the study. The questionnaire encompassed various aspects of CTEV, including its etiology, clinical presentation, treatment options, and long-term implications. Parental knowledge was assessed using a scale of poor, satisfactory, and good knowledge, in addition to the PCQ.
Results: The study involves 24 fathers and 18 mothers of children diagnosed with Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV), varying levels of parental knowledge about the condition were observed. Fathers had a mean age of 39 ± 4 years, while mothers had a mean age of 27 ± 3.7 years. Among fathers, 20% had poor knowledge, 40% had satisfactory knowledge, and 40% had good knowledge of CTEV. Among mothers, these percentages were 30%, 40%, and 30%, respectively. These findings underscore the need for targeted educational interventions to address knowledge gaps and facilitate informed decision-making regarding CTEV management.
Conclusion: There is a diversity in parental understanding of CTEV, with varying levels of knowledge observed among fathers and mothers of patients. This underscores the need for targeted educational interventions to address knowledge gaps and promote informed decision-making regarding the management of CTEV.
Keywords: Clubfoot; Knowledge of CTEV; Congenital Talipes Equinovarus; Education
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