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Stoma Care for Children having Colostomy in Menoufia University Hospital

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Background: A stoma is a common procedure performed in children; mostly Colostomy in infancy and childhood is usually performed for benign disease and is of a temporary nature. Children are a high risk group for complications related to the stoma opening.  The main reason for the development of such complications is a lack of knowledge and skills related to stoma care therefore requires skilled care by the patient and or his parents. Purpose:  The purpose of this study was to assess caregivers' knowledge and practices regarding stoma care of their children in Menoufia University Hospital. Methods: A descriptive research design was conducted at Menoufia University hospital sampling: sixty primary caregivers and their children were included. The data was collected using knowledge and practice forms regarding stoma care.  Results: The findings revealed that all of caregivers (100%) had poor level of knowledge regarding colostomy and the maximum mean scores (14.63 ±5.7). Also, all of caregivers (100%) had poor practice level (M±SD=1.67 ±1.03). Conclusion: Caregivers' knowledge and practice regarding stoma care of children having colostomy in Menoufia University Hospital are at on poor level. Recommendations: The results show that there is a need for the development of caregivers' knowledge and practice levels in relation to colostomy care.

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10.21608/menj.2020.123794

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Colostomy, Stoma care, caregivers

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Nagwa

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Rashed

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I.

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Assistant lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

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Maha

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Khalifa

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I.

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Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University.

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Nagwa

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Zein El Dein

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A.

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Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

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Taghreed

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Omar

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K.

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Emeritus professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

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5

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1

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18361

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2020-05-01

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2020-03-17

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2020-05-01

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55

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63

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2735-3974

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2735-3982

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Menoufia Nursing Journal

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Stoma Care for Children having Colostomy in Menoufia University Hospital

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23 Jan 2023