Al-Mamari Watfa, Idris Ahmed B, Jalees Saquib, Al-Jabri Muna, Mirghani Mohammed A, Khalili Dina Al, Yarubi Asila Al, Zadjali Jamana Al, Lawati Zahra Al, Lawati Ayat Al, Saidi Ahmed Al, Alawi Kamila Al, Murthi Sathiya, Al-Maamari Wafa S
Department Child Health, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University Medical City, Muscat, Oman.
Department of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University Medical City, Muscat, Oman.
Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2025 May 2;25(1):352-362. doi: 10.18295/2075-0528.2845.
This study aimed to examine the knowledge of Omani women of childbearing age concerning infant developmental care.
This cross-sectional study included 1,006 Omani women of childbearing age, recruited from outpatient clinics at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (response rate = 71%). Their knowledge was evaluated using the Knowledge of Infant Development Inventory (KIDI), a validated self-report questionnaire. The KIDI scores were analysed to identify associations with demographic variables such as women's age, education level, employment status and number of children. Data were collected from June 2023 to October 2023.
The mean age of the participating women was 31.6 ± 8.4 years. The majority were from Muscat (49.6%), with over half holding bachelor's degrees (57.1%) and 39% being employed. The mean correct response rate for KIDI was 0.63 ± 0.11, suggesting that, on average, the women answered 63% of the questions accurately. Higher education levels and employment status were significantly associated with better knowledge scores ( < 0.001). Misconceptions were prevalent in areas such as infant sensory capabilities and developmental milestones.
The findings reveal significant gaps in knowledge regarding child development among Omani women, particularly those with lower levels of educational attainment. Targeted educational interventions are needed to enhance maternal knowledge and support child development in Oman.
本研究旨在调查阿曼育龄妇女对婴儿发育护理的了解情况。
这项横断面研究纳入了1006名阿曼育龄妇女，她们是从苏丹卡布斯大学医院的门诊招募的（应答率 = 71%）。使用经过验证的自我报告问卷《婴儿发育知识量表》（KIDI）对她们的知识进行评估。对KIDI得分进行分析，以确定与人口统计学变量的关联，如妇女的年龄、教育水平、就业状况和子女数量。数据收集于2023年6月至2023年10月。
参与研究的妇女平均年龄为31.6 ± 8.4岁。大多数来自马斯喀特（49.6%），超过一半拥有本科学历（57.1%），39%有工作。KIDI的平均正确应答率为0.63 ± 0.11，这表明这些妇女平均准确回答了63%的问题。较高的教育水平和就业状况与更好的知识得分显著相关（<0.001）。在婴儿感官能力和发育里程碑等方面普遍存在误解。
研究结果显示阿曼妇女在儿童发育知识方面存在显著差距，尤其是教育程度较低的妇女。需要有针对性的教育干预措施来提高阿曼母亲的知识水平并支持儿童发育。
