Parents' Awareness of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Guangzhou

Hand, foot, and mouth disease, or HFMD, is a common illness among kids. It's important for parents to know about it to keep their little ones safe. In Guangzhou, a study looked into what parents know (knowledge), think (attitude), and do (practices) about HFMD. It also checked if their backgrounds and family situations had any effect. First, let's talk about knowledge. The study found that most parents had a good understanding of HFMD. They knew the symptoms and how it spreads. But there was still some confusion about how long a child should stay home after getting better. Next, let's look at attitudes. Many parents were worried about HFMD, which is understandable. It's a sickness that can affect young kids. But some parents didn't think their child would get it, which can be risky. Now, let's talk about practices. Most parents said they would keep their kids home if they had HFMD. They would also tell others if their child got sick. But some parents admitted they might not always follow these rules. The study also found that parents with more education and better jobs knew more about HFMD. And parents with more kids seemed to be more relaxed about the disease. It's great that many parents are on top of things when it comes to HFMD. But there's always room for improvement. Knowing more about the disease can help keep kids healthy.