Effect of Implementing an Educational Program on Parental Knowledge and Practice About Febrile Convulsion

Elesrigy, Fatma; Farahat, Taghreed M; Othman, Eglal Al Sayed Mohamad

doi:10.21608/ejhm.2021.194056

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“…Therefore, this study highlights the importance of education on the practice of febrile convulsion first aid. This agrees with multiple research papers that proved that for better outcomes and practice the use of educational intervention programs and mothers' support groups have influenced positively improving mother's knowledge, home management & attitude about FC [12][13][14]. The lack of knowledge causes fear of fever and febrile convulsion, impacting daily life.…”

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Awareness and Practice of Febrile Convulsions First Aid Among Parents of Convulsing Children Admitted to Hospitals in Khartoum 2022

2023

Int J Clin Med Edu Res

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Introduction: Febrile convulsion (FC) is a convulsive episode accompanied by fever in children under five years old. It is a common cause of hospital admissions and can induce fear and anxiety among parents and caregivers. Educating parents and caregivers about FC first aid and home management is crucial to alleviate these concerns. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the awareness and practice of FC first aid among parents of convulsing children admitted to hospitals in Khartoum. It also aimed to determine the socio-demographic data of parents, evaluate their knowledge about FC, assess their practices towards convulsing children, and correlate them with age, socioeconomic status, level of education and recurrence of FC. Methodology: A cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted on 288 participants from Ibrahim Malik Teaching Hospital, Turkish Hospital, Ahmed Gasim Hospital for Pediatric, Omdurman Hospital for Children, and Albuluk Hospital. Results: The study included 219 mothers (76%), 36 fathers (12.5%), and 33 others (11.5%). Less than half of participants were between 20-30 years old (46.9%), 59% had a medium socioeconomic status, and 37.8% had a secondary level of education. Regarding knowledge about FC, 57.3% of participants had average knowledge, 17% had poor knowledge, and 25.7% had good knowledge. However, when it came to practice, the majority exhibited poor practice (89.9%), with only 10.1% demonstrating average practice. The study also found a correlation between the knowledge and practice of parents with their age, educational level, and income. However, there was no significant association with recurrence of FC. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the need for improved education and awareness among parents and caregivers regarding FC first aid and home management. There is a gap between knowledge and practice, highlighting the importance of targeted interventions and educational programs to enhance the care and management of convulsing children.

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Awareness and Practice of Febrile Convulsions First Aid Among Parents of Convulsing Children Admitted to Hospitals in Khartoum 2022

2023

Int J Clin Med Edu Res

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Improving the self-efficacy of caregivers of children with seizures using evidence-based practice

Brooks,

Palau

2023

Journal of Pediatric Nursing

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Febrile seizure management and effectiveness of prevention with antipyretics

Dra'gon,

Jadzinski

2024

Journal of Paramedic Practice

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Background: Before reaching the age of 5, 2–5% of children will have had a febrile seizure. Most are categorised as simple but they can be complex and carry the risk of complications. They can be frightening for parents. UK guidelines advise against the use of antipyretic drugs to prevent febrile seizure recurrence while being mindful of parental sensitivities. Aim: This systematised literature review aimed to appraise the global body of evidence in relation to current guidelines on using conventional antipyretics for the prevention of febrile seizures and explore factors that influence their management. Method: A research question was developed using the PICO (population/participant(s); intervention(s); comparison/control; outcome) framework and two databases were searched for primary research, and abstracts were screened for relevance. Results: Thirty-four articles were identified, or which three were relevant to the research aim. These were critically appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and five themes were identified. Conclusion: One study found that paracetamol may prevent recurrent febrile seizures, one found a small reduction in febrile seizure recurrence when treated with an antipyretic and one found antipyretics ineffective at reducing febrile seizure recurrence. Similar contemporary studies conducted in the UK population may help to improve understanding of the factors influencing febrile seizure management and the effectiveness of antipyretics.

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Effect of Implementing an Educational Program on Parental Knowledge and Practice About Febrile Convulsion

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Awareness and Practice of Febrile Convulsions First Aid Among Parents of Convulsing Children Admitted to Hospitals in Khartoum 2022

Awareness and Practice of Febrile Convulsions First Aid Among Parents of Convulsing Children Admitted to Hospitals in Khartoum 2022

Improving the self-efficacy of caregivers of children with seizures using evidence-based practice

Febrile seizure management and effectiveness of prevention with antipyretics

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