International Journal of Innovative Research in Health Science

The infestation of the worms is a frequent health issue among children under the age of five, especially in the settlements where the overall level of sanitation is low, and people do not know how to avoid the worms. The mothers have an important role of keeping the house clean and de-worming the children on time. The purpose of this study was to examine the level of knowledge about worm infestation among under-five children mothers living in a local community of a chosen area. Cross-sectional descriptive research design using a quantitative method was used. The sample size consisted of 100 mothers who were picked using convenience sampling. The structured questionnaire, which tested the level of knowledge about causes, symptoms, transmission, prevention and treatment of worm infestation, was used in collecting data. The results indicated that a moderate adequate knowledge was recorded among the 48 percent of mothers, inadequate knowledge was recorded in 30 percent of mothers, and only 22 percent of mothers had adequate knowledge. The paper identifies the necessity of conducting community-based health education to enhance maternal education and prevention measures to curb cases of worm infestation among young children.