Background: Typhoid fever is a global health and pervasive problem throughout the
world, especially in developing countries, it has a great impact on human health which affect on
social income. This study aims to: Assess maternal awareness regarding care of their children
with typhoid fever. Settings: The study took place at Benha and Tookh fever hospital at Kaliobia
Governorate. Research: A descriptive design was used to conduct this study. Subjects : A
Convenient sample of confirmed typhoid cases were selected from the children' list at fever
hospital, itwas including children cases (n=98) and their mothers (n=98). Tools of data
collection: Two tools were used; A structured Interviewing Questionnaire, consists of two parts:
Part one, personal data of children and their mothers. Part two, mothers' assessment sheet. and
Mothers' practice checklist regarding typhoid fever. Results : The study revealed that more than
half of the children were male, nearly more than two thirds of children were less than 6 years, the
majority of the children had no previous infection with typhoid fever, nearly more than half of
mother were 25knowledge scores ( p > 000). Conclusion: The study concluded that, the mothers' knowledge and
practice regarding care of their children with typhoid fever were unsatisfactory.
Recommendation: The study recommended and emphasized the importance of improving the
mothers' knowledge and practice regarding care of their children with typhoid fever through
periodical educational programs