Diseño y ejecución de una guía educativa de desarrollo infantil dirigido a las madres CSP (Programa de Supervivencia Infantil) COMPASIÓN. Riobamba. Chimborazo 2015.

Abstract

This Project was carried out with the participation of mothers involved in the Program “SUPERVIVENCIA INFANTIL COMPASION RIOBAMBA” in order to design and set an Educational Guide based on children Growth for the mothers of CSP (Child Survival Program) of Riobamba, Chimborazo province during 2015. This is a cross-sectional, exploratory and descriptive research, with a universe of 40 surveyed mothers in order to identify the socio-demographic characteristics, CAPS (Knowledge attitude and Practices) about children growth. Through de diagnose carried out it was possible to detect that 56% of people have a poor knowledge about growth care of children under 5 years. The guide contains topics about child sanitation, feeding and growth. In addiction some activities proposed in the methodological guide were carried out socializing and having mothers to participle in workshops, participative and cultural events, and encouraging them to share their home experiences for increasing their knowledge. Finally, an evaluation carried out determined that mothers increased their knowledge practicing at home everything they have learnt, setting good health habits and improving their family life style. It is recommended and taking into account that this knowledge is essential for avoiding several diseases on their children.