Table 3 Respondents’ knowledge about pneumonia in children aged 2-59 months in public health facilities in Nekemte town, Ethiopia, 2022
Questions | Yes (%) | No (%) | I don’t know (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Pneumonia is a contagious disease. | 182 (44.4) | 154 (37.6) | 74 (29) |
Pneumonia is a killer disease. | 225 (54.9) | 105 (25.6) | 80 (19.5) |
Grunting can be a dangerous sign of pneumonia for children having cough. | 194 (47.3) | 96 (23.4) | 120 (29.3) |
A reduced level of consciousness can be a danger sign of pneumonia. | 189 (46.1) | 99 (24.1) | 122 (29.8) |
Chest in drawing is a dangerous sign of pneumonia. | 154 (37.6) | 125 (30.5) | 131 (32) |
Children get pneumonia easily if they don’t take immunization. | 224 (54.6) | 95 (23.2) | 91 (22.2) |
Undernourished child can easily get pneumonia. | 268 (65.4) | 72 (17.6) | 70 (17.1) |
Narrowed/non-ventilated/ house allows respiratory infection spread easily among family members. | 263 (64.1) | 83 (20.2) | 64 (15.6) |
Exclusive breastfeeding prevents children from getting pneumonia. | 310 (75.6) | 58 (14.1) | 42 (10.2) |
Cold/temperature/weather change can be a risk factor for pneumonia. | 339 (82.7) | 36 (8.8) | 35 (8.5) |
It is better to visit a health facility within 24 hours if the child is suspected of having pneumonia. | 389 (94.9) | 20 (4.9) | 1 (0.24) |
Do you have information on healthcare seeking for pneumonia? | 65 (15.9) | 345 (84.1) | 0 (0) |
Treating a child with pneumonia with unprescribed medicine is safe. | 102 (24.9) | 300 (73.2) | 8 (2) |
Did you treat pneumonia with home remedies? | 72 (17.6) | 338 (84.4) | 0 (0) |
Overall knowledge score | Poor | Good | |
94.1% | 5.1% | ||