Factor Affecting Utilization of Preschool Child Health Programs in Family Health Centers

Abstract

Children are the future of any nation; so it is imperative to preserve this wealth and to promote their wellbeing through exercising most care in order to make them healthy and to protect them from deadly diseases. It is well-established that the welfare of a child and his future are totally dependent upon the care and attention bestowed upon him before and after birth. Care of children had always traditionally been the forte of mothers irrespective of education, income and social class differences (Shubhangna and Shipra, 2006). This study aimed to identify the factors affecting utilization of preschool child health Programs in Family centers in El Shorouk city through:. Assessing mother's knowledge and attitude toward health program which are offered to preschool children. Assessing the child's needs in relation to health programs which are provided to preschool children. • Measuring the satisfaction of mother's children toward the health programs which offered to preschool children