Traditional Practices of Mothers to Protect Their Children During the Covid-19 Pandemic Process

Abstract

Aim: The aim of research is to determine the traditional practices of mothers to protect their children during the Covid19 process, to examine the factors affecting. Methods: The descriptive research was conducted between April-May 2021. The population of the study consisted of 100 mothers who applied to the pediatric polyclinic of the Ardahan State Hospital between specified dates, children showed signs of Covid-19, were literate, did not have Covid-19, had no communication problems. A questionnaire consisting of 20 questions was used in the study. Results: It was found that 77% of the mothers did not know about traditional practices and 71% did not use traditional practices during the Covid-19 process. It has been found that 91% of mothers perceive the symptoms in their child as Covid19. It was found that 75% of the mothers took the child with symptoms to the health institution. Among mothers who use traditional practice, 71% prefer herbal sources. The reasons for mothers to use traditional applications are for immune strengthening with 82.1%.80% of mothers think that they can protect their child from coronavirus. When the mothers' methods of protection from coronavirus were examined, it was determined that 99% of them paid attention to the rules of hygiene in their children. Conclusion: It was found that the majority of mothers did not know about traditional practices and did not use traditional practices during the Covid-19 process. It has been determined that mothers who are university graduates use more traditional practices. It may be recommended to inform mothers about correct traditional practices