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Assessment of Knowledge on Febrile Seizures among Mothers of Under Five Children in Selected Hospital Chennai

S Mahalakshmi null, S Mahalakshmi1 null, M Hemamalini2 null

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Community and Public Health Nursing 5(1):p 35-39, January – April 2020. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.5120.6

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S Mahalakshmi, M Hemamalini. Assessment of Knowledge on Febrile Seizures among Mothers of Under Five Children in
Selected Hospital Chennai. Community and Public Health Nursing. 2020;5(1):35–39.

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Received : January 01, 2020         Accepted : January 31, 2020          Published : March 15, 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Generally, the age between 6 months to 5 years of children affected by febrile seizures, the risk peaking arise in the age of second year of life. When the first febrile seizure occurs in an older child is to have more febrile seizures as they will spend less time in the age
group at risk. Objectives: To assess the knowledge on febrile seizures among mothers of under five children. Methodology: Quantitative approach and descriptive research survey design was adopted for the study. The variables studied are research variable and demographic variables. The study was conducted for Pediatric outpatient Department at Hindu Mission Hospital, Kancheepuram District. The Accessible Population constitutes of five Children who attended the Pediatric outpatient Department in Hindu Mission Hospital. The Sample Size for this Present Study was 30. Non Probability purposive Sampling Technique was adopted for the Study. The tool which is used for the data collection was structured questionnaires developed by the investigator which consists of 2 sections which includes demographic variables and structured questionnaire on febrile seizures. Results: The results reveal that 57% (17) of Mothers had moderate knowledge, 43% (13) mothers had inadequate knowledge and none of the mothers had adequate knowledge on febrile seizure. Conclusion: The majority of mothers had moderate knowledge hence knowledge on febrile seizures among the under five mothers can be enriched through awareness program and training on first aid measures on seizures.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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S Mahalakshmi, M Hemamalini. Assessment of Knowledge on Febrile Seizures among Mothers of Under Five Children in
Selected Hospital Chennai. Community and Public Health Nursing. 2020;5(1):35–39.

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January 01, 2020 January 31, 2020 March 15, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.5120.6

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Febrile seizures; knowledge; Mother; Mortality.

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