Evaluation of Parent's Knowledge About Fever
Najlae El Hafidi, Nour Mekaoui, Badr Sououd Benjelloun Dakhama, Lamya Karboubi
Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · pp. 27–35 · Published 31 Jul 2021
10.9734/ajpr/2021/v6i230193Abstract
Introduction: Fever in children is the most frequent reason for pediatric consultation. Aims of the Study: To assess parent's knowledge and behavior regarding fever in children before the consultation. Methodology: This survey was carried out among 614 who agreed to answer a pre-established questionnaire, having consulted in the pediatric medical emergency department of the children's hospital in rabat. Results: Fever was defined in 64.2% of parents as a temperature above the threshold of 38 ° C. It was measured in 37.9% of cases by the axillary method, the drugs most used were paracetamol and ibuprofen, with the use of paracetamol first in 73.9%, the administration of the drug was based of the weight in 58.7%. Angina was considered the most likely cause of fever (72.7% of cases). Conclusion: The results of our survey show the need to improve parent's knowledge of fever as well as its management at home.
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