Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Preventive Practices of Mothers Towards Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Abstract

It is imperative for mothers to identify diabetes and its complications in order to reduce future complications and to reduce deaths due to lack of treatment or control of complications. Aims of the study: This study was conducted to evaluate of Mothers’ attitudes and knowledge for DKA, Material and methods: The current study is a cross-sectional study in the city of Nasiriyah. Samples were collected from Muhammad Al-Mousawi Hospital and Bint Al-Huda Hospital in Nasiriyah city, about 70 samples ,Conclusions: Antenatal examinations may increase knowledge and awareness of mother toward DKA disease