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Abstract
Background: Early detection of child with mental retardation is
important in maternal and child health care centers, because it helps
in early treatment, rehabilitation and management of these cases.
This study aimed to assess maternal and child health nurses’
performance in early detection of mental retardation during
childhood. Design: A descriptive research design was used. Settings:
This study, conducted in all eleven maternal and child health centers
in Helwan district. Sample: Convenient sample will consist of the
148 nurses. Tools: Two tools were used for data collection: 1- A
structured interview -questionnaire sheet includes demographic
characteristics and nurses knowledge about mental retardation. IJ- An
observational checklist such as history taking of child, determine risk
factor, performing general physical examination. Results: The study
finding revealed that more than one half of the nurses had a
satisfactory level of total knowledge, more than three quarter of the
nurses had adequate level of total performance with a highly
statistically significant difference (p= < 0.00 1). there were highly
statistically significant difference between total knowledge and years
of experience (p = < 0.00 1). Conclusion: About more than two fifths
of nurses had an unsatisfactory level of total knowledge, and more
than three quarter of the nurses had adequate level of total
performance. Also, there were highly statistically significant
difference between total knowledge and total performance and years
of experience and years of experience for maternal and child health
nurses about mental retardation. Recommendations: Implement
educational programs for nurses working at maternal and child
health centers on early detection and prevention of mental retardation
during childhood.
Key words: Maternal and child health, nurses’ performance, early
detection, and mental retardation.