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Project No. 216 (C-2004/5)Knowledge, Attitude <strong>and</strong> Practice <strong>of</strong> Swaddling in Al Ain, UAEStudent Authors: Watfa Shahwan Al Dhaheri, Nawar Mohammad Al Falasi, ShairhaMohammad Al JenaibiFaculty Supervisors: Dr. F. Al Maskari, Dr. P. Barss, Dr. M. GrivnaAbstract:Aims To assess the association between knowledge, attitude <strong>and</strong> practice <strong>of</strong> Swaddling<strong>and</strong> several variables including age, nationality, parity, education <strong>and</strong> employment <strong>and</strong>to compare between locals <strong>and</strong> non-locals in terms <strong>of</strong> knowledge, attitude <strong>and</strong> practice<strong>of</strong> swaddling.Methods A cross-sectional, descriptive <strong>and</strong> analytical survey was conducted in thepost-natal wards in the 3 main obstetric hospitals, which are Tawam, Al-Ain, <strong>and</strong> OasisHospitals in Al-Ain medical district, between 2nd January 2005 <strong>and</strong> 6th February 2005with a complete census <strong>of</strong> 143 mothers with live new born babies.Results 143 mothers were interview. Regarding the practice <strong>of</strong> swaddling: 85% <strong>of</strong>the study subjects were intending to swaddle their infants.65% <strong>of</strong> mothers tended toswaddle their infants as swaddling promotes sleeping. Mothers who are not planning toswaddle their infants (15%) mainly considered swaddling a significant as an oldfashioned, primitive practice (68%). Regarding the knowledge <strong>of</strong> swaddling: there wasa significant difference between Emirati <strong>and</strong> Non-Emirati mothers regarding theknowledge <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the possible beneficial effects <strong>of</strong> swaddling (p=0.003). Therewas a highly significant difference between employed <strong>and</strong> unemployed mothersregarding knowledge <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the possible beneficial effects <strong>of</strong> swaddling (p=0.000).Regarding the attitude <strong>of</strong> swaddling: Emirates were less likely willing to change theirpractice <strong>of</strong> swaddling (65%0 compared to other Arabs from the Arabian Gulf or therest <strong>of</strong> the Arab world.Conclusion There is a significant difference between Arabs from the Arabian Peninsula<strong>and</strong> other Arabs regarding the practice <strong>of</strong> swaddling. Mothers are aware <strong>of</strong> thebeneficial effects <strong>of</strong> swaddling. Mothers are not aware <strong>of</strong> the harmful effects <strong>of</strong>swaddling. Tradition is the main source <strong>of</strong> information about swaddling. There is nosignificant difference between the attitude <strong>of</strong> Emirati <strong>and</strong> non-Emirati regardingwillingness to change the practice <strong>of</strong> swaddling.
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