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Title	Assessment of the feasibility of modifying risk factors for acute respiratory infection in children under five years of age in West Java, Indonesia
Author	Nurhaeni, Nani, 1968-
Description	Thesis (M.N.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2002. Nursing
Date	2001
Pagination	x, 183 leaves : ill.
Subject	Respiratory infections--Risk factors--Indonesia--West Java
Degree	M.N.
Degree Grantor	Memorial University of Newfoundland. School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Language	eng
Spatial Coverage	Indonesia--West Java
Notes	Bibliography: leaves 146-155
Abstract	Abstract Acute Respiratory Infection (ART) is a major cause of mortality in children under five years of age in Indonesia. Control of the risk factors for ARI can contribute to reducing its incidence. The key purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of modifying the risk factors for ARI in children under five years of age.--This study used a cross sectional design. Convenience sampling was chosen as a strategy for sample selection; the sample consisted of 120 children who had a history of ARI. In this study, data were collected using five instruments developed based upon a review of the literature. Closed- and open-ended questions were used for data collection.--Descriptive and inferential statistics using Fisher's Exact Test were used to analyze the data. Bivariate analysis results showed that the mother's education, the number of people sharing a bedroom, the kitchen design, exposure to kitchen smoke, and ventilation for the kitchen stoves were significant as risk factors for ARI in children under five years of age (p <.05). Based on the multivariate analysis results, only three risk factors were identified: the mother's education, hours the child was carried while the mother cooked, and ventilation for the stove (p <.05). Respondents identified that these risk factors could be modified by more health education and health promotion strategies, for example, health teaching for the participants on ways to reduce exposure to kitchen smoke, such as not carrying the child or improving ventilation. The results from this study can be used to target areas for parent education programs.
Type	Text
Resource Type	Electronic thesis or dissertation
Format	Image/jpeg; Application/pdf
Source	Paper copy kept in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries
Local Identifier	a1562344
Rights	The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission.
Collection	Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Scanning Status	Completed
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CONTENTdm file name	84390.cpd