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ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES: ? To assess knowledge on MCD among mothers of under five children. ? To find out the association between knowledge on Milk and Cookie Disease with selected demographic variables. ? To prepare a self-instructional module on milk and cookies disease. METHODOLOGY: The present study aimed to measure the knowledge on Milk and Cookie Disease among mothers of underfive children attending OPD clinic. The present study was done using a semi-structured questionnaire containing series of questions in self-report form designed by the researchers to elicit information. The questions were arranged in such a manner that it was easily understood by the participants and there was no violation of ethical conduct. The questionnaire was distributed among the mothers and were given a pen for marking the answers of their choice. Later the mothers were given mass awareness on Milk and Cookie Disease and distributed a self-instructional module that contained a detailed description of the disease like its definition, etiology and risk factors, pathophysiology and prevention. RESULTS: The findings of study regarding knowledge on Milk and Cookie Disease among mothers of under five children attending OPD clinic revealed that ? 15.3% were in the age group of 0 - 1 year, 19.30% were in the age group of 1 - 2 years, 39.30% were in the age group of 2 - 3 years, 12.00 % were in the age group of 3 - 4 years and 14.00% were in the age group of 4 - 5 years. ? 71.30% belongs to nuclear family ? 31.30% of fathers were having primary education ? 34.00% of mothers were illiterate ? 34.70% fathers were self-employed ? 64.70% mothers were home makers ? 39.30% families were having an annual income of 20,000 - 30,000. ? 48.00% families were having a total of 3 people in their house ? 40.70% of mothers belongs to urban area ? 62.00% of mothers had heard about Milk and Cookies Disease ? 39.80% of mothers heard about Milk and Cookies Disease through mass media ? Among the participants 26.70% had inadequate knowledge, 45.30% had moderate knowledge and 28.00% had adequate knowledge about Milk and Cookies Disease. ? There is significant association between age of child, education of father, education of mother, occupation of father, annual income of family, place of residence and occupation of mother, ever participated to assess the knowledge on milk and cookies disease. CONCLUSIONS: Assessment of knowledge on MCD among mothers will be a key to identify their deficits, promote their knowledge and practices there by may participate in health promoting behaviour. Self-instructional module will be useful for future references.