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Abstract
Rheumatic Fever is a post infectious, immunologic response to untreated or inadequately treated group A beta hemolytic streptococcus pharyngitis occurring in susceptibility students. Aim of the present study was to prevent rheumatic fever among children with recurrence streptococcal infection. Research design: A quasi experimental design was utilized for conducting the study. Settings: the study was conducted in outpatient clinic of pediatric Ain Shams University Hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample includes 92 mothers coupled with their children those had eligible criteria. Tools of data collection: An interview questionnaire sheet to assess socio demographic characteristics, knowledge practice, and the attitude rating scale sheet, and physical health profile of children Results: this study revealed that, there was a highly statistical significant difference between mothers’ knowledge, practice and attitude regarding group A streptococcus pharyngitis pre/ post educational programme. Conclusion: This study concluded that, mother’s knowledge was improved 72.2%, practice 73.3%, and attitude 63.3%. Recommendation: Nursing education and mothers’ awareness toward problem of rheumatic fever should be directed at supporting compliance with long term therapy.