Most of them had agreed that
the questionnaire and educational health
programme were clear, understandable,
relevant and adequate. There are certain
modifications were employed based on the
experts’ recommendation and suggestions.
reliability; Internal consistency of questionnaire
and educational health programme
were assessed by person’s Coefficients
correlation (r-test). The result was (0.878)
for mothers knowledge and (0.891) for
mothers practices. The results of person’s
coefficients correlation (r-test) indicated
excellent scale reliability. The educational
health programme concentrated on several
major topics and it was implemented
through two sessions in the clinics of
Hawler Thalassemia Center. The sessions
were designed and scheduled for approximately
(1.30 hours/day). The educational
methods used for educational programme
were lectures, group discussion, film and
practical observed applications.
Statistical analysis
Data were analyzed by Excel and SPSS
version 17 programme through the application
descriptive statistical data analysis
(Frequencies, percentage, mean of score)
and inferential statistical data analysis {Chi
– Square and Correlated (paired) t-test}.