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Abstract Vitamin A deficiency is a significant public health problem among children. It sustains mother nutrition education for prevention many disorder as xerophthalmia. Aim: To identify the mother’s knowledge and nutritional practices about vitamin A and its effect on xerophthalmia among children. Design: A quasi experimental design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in Primary Health Care Center at El kom Elakhadar village, Menoufia Governorate. Sample: All mothers who attended the MCH for vaccination are included of their children during the period of data collection (3 months). Tool of the study: An interview questionnaire was use about knowledge and practice of mothers related to vitamin A and xerophthalmia. Results: The study revealed that, the prevalence of positive xerophthalmia was 43%. Also, more than two thirds of the mothers of children with xerophthalmia have poor knowledge. The result highlighted improvement of mother’s knowledge and reported practice, after intervention about vit A. The result illustrated a positive significant correlation between total score of knowledge and total score of practice after intervention. Conclusion: The health education intervention for mothers about vitamin A and xerophthalmia was an effective method for raising their knowledge and their reported practice, about proper nutrition to prevent Vitamin A deficiency and xerophthalmia. Recommendations: Health education to mothers about dietary modifications directed toward achieving a continuous, adequate intake of vitamin A-rich foods. Routine Periodic ophthalmology checkup for children for early detection xerophthalmia. |