Kuwaiti parent's knowledge of their childern's fever and their patterns of use of over the counter antipyretics

Badawy, Nabil Ahmed; Alhajraf, Ali Falah; Alsamdan, Mawaheb Falah

doi:10.21767/amj.2017.2864

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“…This finding aligns with other study findings, but in contrast to what they reported that a high percent of parents alternated to other antipyretic, in this study actually a high percent of parents not alternated to other antipyretics [19]. In addition to medication the ice pack was the most commonly used non pharmacological therapy (62.7%) followed by tepid sponging (23.3%) a similar finding was reported in Badawy NAK, Alhajraf AF and Alsamdan MF study [19]. As stated in another study, the bathing is not effective and cause shivering which may increase the temperature as a result of the decrease a temperature by sponging [8].…”

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confidence: 91%

Parent's Attitude, Knowledge and Belief of Child's Fever Managements in Al-Qassim - Saudi Arabia

Almogbel

Al-Qussair

Alamri

et al. 2019

JPRI

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Background: Parent’s misconception of fever, result in increased anxiety and antipyretics are commonly used in this situation. So any lack of parent’s knowledge regarding strategies of using them raises the possibility of drug-related problems. Objective: This study evaluated the parents’ knowledge, attitude and beliefs in dealing with the children’s fever. Methods: An ethically approved cross-sectional study was conducted in Qassim region -Saudi Arabia. Results: A total of 490 parents were participated in this study, 83.7% of them were mothers. Half of parents use the armpit site for measuring temperature. The majority of parents considered the temperature ≤37°C as normal and more than half of them considered ≥38°C as fever temperature. Convulsion was believed to be a complication of fever in 71% of parents and there was a significant association between the number of children and the practice of giving antipyretics. A wrong practice of assessing fever was using hand touch, and this study revealed that this behavioral was presented in a nearly third of parents. Acetaminophen was the commonly used antipyretics beside ice packs as a common non pharmacological therapy. The study also showed the majority of parents didn’t know the importance of weight in considering antipyretic. Conclusion: Over all, parents participated in this study have inadequate knowledge about fever, its assessment and decision of giving a medication. However, past experiences and the number of sibling highly influence their practice and knowledge. Therefore, there is a need of effort to maximize parents’ information and awareness about fever.

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confidence: 91%

Parent's Attitude, Knowledge and Belief of Child's Fever Managements in Al-Qassim - Saudi Arabia

Almogbel

Al-Qussair

Alamri

et al. 2019

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“…This finding was similar to a study done in Kuwait by Badawy et al, [20] as they reported in this study that there positive correlation between parent's knowledge of their children's fever and their patterns to manage the fever homely. Additionally, the same correlation was reported in the results of Tafti et al, [24], in their research in Tehran, Iran.…”

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“…Furthermore, it could reflex the lack of awareness in Egypt and the need for more health educations for them. This explanation could be supported by Badawy et al, [20] as they reviewed in their study in Kuwait that the level of education had a positive impact on the practices of fever [χ2 (df=8)=70.68, p<0.001].…”

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Educational Protocol for Improving Mothers Practices on the Types of Fever in Zagazig City

Ezzat¹,

Abd-Elhameed²

2020

SJNHC

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Background: Fever is a common medical problem among children that always prompts mothers to seek medical care. Aim: To evaluate the effect of educational protocol for improving mothers' practices on the types of fever in Zagazig City. Design: A quasi-experimental research design [pretest-posttest] was used. Setting: At Chiba MCH center, in Zagzig City. Sample: A purposive sample consisted of 96 mothers were chosen according to inclusion criteria. Tools: Three tools were used; Interview Questionnaire sheet, the mothers' knowledge of fever, and mothers' practice in management of their febrile child. Results: Showed that about 33.33% of the mothers aged between 35 and 40 years, about 72.91% of them were married, nearly 64.58% of them had work. Also, about 63.54% of them reported that they were from rural areas. Also, there were statistically significant totally improvements in the mothers' knowledge and practices regarding the focused problem at (p<0.001) in the post-protocol phase. There were highly statistically significant positive correlation between mothers' total knowledge and practices pre and post-protocol (r =0.802, and 0.617) respectively. Conclusion: The applying of educational protocol among mothers was effective in enhancing their knowledge, and practices regarding types of fever and their management. Recommendation: Further educational protocols in the pediatric clinics or via mass media for mothers about fever should be implemented.

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“…Antipyretics usage for treatment of childhood fever has been shown to be very common, and knowledge of resulting complications was very less among parents. 22,35 We reported an association between the advising source of antibiotics (other than doctor) and inappropriate fever management practices which reflects the common behavior of the South Indian urban population. Singh et al have shown earlier that Indian parents learn about fever management from other sources including parents and relatives rather than doctors.…”

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Fever awareness, management practices and their correlates among parents of under five children in urban India

Thota¹,

Ladiwala²,

Sharma³

et al. 2018

Int J Contemp Pediatr

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Background Awareness regarding fever is reportedly low among Indian urban parents, leading to its over- management among under five children. We attempted to study the awareness and fever management practices of South Indian urban parents. The objectives were to find the awareness of parents regarding childhood fever management, and correlates of practices. Methods One hundred parents of under-five children with history of fever in past three months were randomly selected and interviewed using a predesigned tool. Children’s weight and height was measured. Awareness scores for causes of fever and fever management were constructed. Logistic regression was done to identify correlates of incorrect practices. Results 95% parents were aware about correct temperature above which fever became harmful. Awareness score for causes of fever was poor (<1) among 41% parents. Mothers’ complications awareness scores were better than fathers (p<0.05). 81% parents used antibiotics; only 18% consulted a doctor before doing so. 17% parents using antibiotics did not complete the prescribed course. The independent correlates of poor fever management practices were working parents (OR: 6.28; 95%CI: 1.7-23.16), lesser number of children (OR: 3.08; 95%CI: 1.01-9.37), poor compliance for antipyretics (OR: 9.20; 95%CI: 1.64-51.52) and giving antipyretics without consulting doctors (OR: 5.43; 95%CI: 1.69-17.47). Poor knowledge of available pediatric antipyretic preparations was negatively correlated (OR: 0.13; 95%CI: 0.02-0.64). Conclusion Fever awareness was fair among urban parents. Mothers had better awareness than fathers. Increased awareness for correct fever management of under-five children is desirable among urban parents to reduce misuse of antibiotics and antipyretics.

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Kuwaiti parent's knowledge of their childern's fever and their patterns of use of over the counter antipyretics

Cited by 10 publications

References 19 publications

Parent's Attitude, Knowledge and Belief of Child's Fever Managements in Al-Qassim - Saudi Arabia

Parent's Attitude, Knowledge and Belief of Child's Fever Managements in Al-Qassim - Saudi Arabia

Educational Protocol for Improving Mothers Practices on the Types of Fever in Zagazig City

Fever awareness, management practices and their correlates among parents of under five children in urban India

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