https://matjournals.net/nursing/index.php/JCSHN <p>Journal of Community &amp; Social Health Nursing is a based journal based on dual important principles: To bring out the most exciting Reviews on Core Medicine, Second to deliver a speedy turn-around period probable for reviewing and publishing of articles for research, education and reference purposes. It is principally intended at the Medical Physicians, medical/ health doctors, students, specialists and scientists and professional bodies and organizations. Focus and Scope of Journal includes Industrial Nursing, Domiciliary Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, School Health Nursing, MCH and Family Planning Services, Nursing Care, Home Care, Geriatric Nursing, Rehabilitation Center, Evidence Based Nursing</p> en-US Journal of Community and Social Health Nursing https://matjournals.net/nursing/index.php/JCSHN/article/view/678 <p><em>This study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding preventive and curative measures of Chandipura virus among mothers of under-five children in a selected area of Rajkot. The objectives of this study are</em><em> (a) to assess the knowledge of mothers of under-five children regarding preventive and curative measures of Chandipura virus, (b) to identify the level of knowledge among mothers in relation to socio-demographic variables, and (c) to determine the area of knowledge deficit to guide future health education programs.</em><em> The research approach for this study was a quantitative research approach and a descriptive cross-sectional research design. The study was conducted in a selected area of Rajkot. For this study, 60 mothers with children under five were included, and participants were chosen using a convenience sampling approach under the non-probability method. The researcher used a self-administered, structured knowledge questionnaire consisting of 15 items to collect the data regarding knowledge of the Chandipura virus. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The study indicates that among the subjects (60 mothers), 22 (36.67%) had poor knowledge, 24 (40%) had average knowledge, and 14 (23.33%) had good knowledge regarding Chandipura virus. The mean knowledge score was 8.23, and the standard deviation was 4.23, indicating a moderate level of knowledge among mothers. The study concluded that mothers of children under five had moderate knowledge regarding Chandipura virus, with a considerable proportion having poor knowledge. Therefore, there is a need for effective health education programs and awareness activities to improve maternal knowledge and promote preventive practices. </em></p> Usha Vadhel Ashish Gautam Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Community and Social Health Nursing 2026-05-01 2026-05-01 1 7