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International Journal of Pediatric Nursing

Volume  6, Issue 1, January-April 2020, Pages 9-12
 

Original Article

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Seizure Among Mothers of Under-five Children at Selected Paediatric Hospital in Jaipur City with a View to Develop Informational Booklet

Deepesh Bhardwaj1, Rajendra Prasad Sharma2, Manali Parashar3

1,2Associate Professor, 3Lecturer, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences & Technology, Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302022, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijpen.2454.9126.6120.1

Abstract

Children under-five years of age are very small and their all systems are in developing stage. Because of their play activities, poor feedings and immaturity of immune system causes are frequent attack of infections like respiratory tract infection, otitis media, diarrhea, gastroenteritis; etc. Fever is a common manifestation present in most of the infection. In some children severe fever can result seizure. So the care of under-five children is important to decrease morbidity and mortality due to seizure in under-five children.

Keywords: Seizures; Mothers of under-five children; Psychological Outcome; Prevention Knowledge.


Corresponding Author : Rajendra Prasad Sharma