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Abstract
Under-five age group represents a large sector of the population in Egypt (13.5% of the total population). Child mortality has been utilized as a core indicator for child health and maternal well-being. Health-related targets of MDG4 was reducing under-five mortality rate by two thirds between 1990 and 2015.
At-risk is a term used to describe a number of different categories of children. At risk refers to infants and young children who are physically, medically, or psychologically in danger of failing to thrive and also includes children who are affected by diverse economic, environmental, and geographical factors. The principles of ‘risk approach’ involve identification of risk factors relevant to the local situation, screening population for ‘at risk’ children and providing the extra care in proportion to their need according to the risk management plan. Under-five children at risk are those in whom the frequency of risk factors is more than other children.
Owing to lack of resources and constraints of time, all under-five cannot be given equal time and attention. Therefore, ‘at risk’ concept has gained importance because under this strategy, health care is provided to all and children with high risk group are given special attention.
Objectives of the study
• To measure the prevalence of at risk under-five children among children attending Rasheed Family Health Center.
• To explore different risk factors that can contribute to at risk under-five children.
• To determine the extent and factors affecting the utilization of available health facilities by the mothers of the at risk children.
• To assess the quality of health care services provided to at risk under-five children attending Rasheed Family Health Center from their mothers’ perspective.