Introduction
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DISEASE, CNS INFECTIONS, OTITIS MEDIA IN CHILDREN, OTITIS MEDIA, EAR INFECTIONS, OTITIS MEDIA, IRON DEFICIENCY, COMPLICATIONS
Otitis media is one of the most common infections in children and the second most common disease after upper respiratory infection in children [Otitis media has serious consequences and complications for children’s health and affects the quality of life of children and their families [Some of the risk factors in the occurrence of otitis media can be mentioned as lack of breastfeeding, family history, taking care of children outside of home and in crowded areas, and inhaling cigarette smoke [Studies also, emphasize the necessity of educational intervention in order to improve the knowledge, attitude and behavior of mothers regarding otitis media [The current model has been used in the field of controlling iron deficiency in children [With considering the prevalence of otitis media in children aged 3–18 months and the key role of mothers in preventing middle- ear infections in children, this study was conducted to investigate the effect of the educational intervention by online social media platform on improving mothers’ behaviors towards preventing their children’s otitis media based on the PRECED model.