Author(s):
Sheba Elsan Mathew, Bindu John, Anna Maria Joseph, Anna Paul, Annatt Stephen, Ans Maria Soy, Ansu Thomas, Anju Susan Thomas, Ann Sharon Varghese
Email(s):
shebamathew2011@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2349-2988.2026.00006 
Address:
Sheba Elsan Mathew1, Bindu John2, Anna Maria Joseph3, Anna Paul3, Annatt Stephen3, Ans Maria Soy3, Ansu Thomas3, Anju Susan Thomas3, Ann Sharon Varghese3
1Assistant Professor, Caritas College of Nursing, Caritas Hospital and Institute of Health Sciences.
2Associate Professor Caritas College of Nursing, Caritas Hospital and Institute of Health Sciences.
37th Semester B Sc Nursing Student, Caritas College of Nursing
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 18,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
The study was conducted for Assessing Knowledge of Mothers Regarding Virtual Autism among under Five Children. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge of virtual autism among mother’s of under five children, determine the association of knowledge with selected demographic variables of mother. Convenient sampling technique was used to select 90 samples. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge. The pilot study was conducted to assess the feasibility of the study. Data was completed and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Analysis reveals that 68.9% have excellent knowledge, 15.6% have good knowledge and 15.6% have poor knowledge. The mean knowledge score was 12.6±5.50 a statistically significant association was found between knowledge level and type of family (p=0.009), Marital status (p=0.018) and previous knowledge about virtual autism (p=0.000). The present study attributed there is significant association between level of knowledge and selected demographic variables like marital status and previous knowledge. The findings of the study have implication in nursing practice, nursing education, nursing administration and nursing research. Nurses can teach parents about the dangers of too much screen time for small children. Nursing students should learn about the effects of screen time on children. Research can test ways to reduce screen time and improve child behaviour.
Cite this article:
Sheba Elsan Mathew, Bindu John, Anna Maria Joseph, Anna Paul, Annatt Stephen, Ans Maria Soy, Ansu Thomas, Anju Susan Thomas, Ann Sharon Varghese. Assessing Knowledge of Mothers regarding Virtual Autism among under Five Children. Research Journal of Science and Technology. 2026; 18(1):38-2. doi: 10.52711/2349-2988.2026.00006
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Sheba Elsan Mathew, Bindu John, Anna Maria Joseph, Anna Paul, Annatt Stephen, Ans Maria Soy, Ansu Thomas, Anju Susan Thomas, Ann Sharon Varghese. Assessing Knowledge of Mothers regarding Virtual Autism among under Five Children. Research Journal of Science and Technology. 2026; 18(1):38-2. doi: 10.52711/2349-2988.2026.00006 Available on: https://www.rjstonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-18-1-6
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