Home Management practices of mothers on febrile convulsion in Adidome Government Hospital, Volta Region.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Febrile convulsion, a common paediatric emergency is of a great concern to mothers due to its frightening presentation. The care rendered at home is important to the total outcome of each convulsive event. This study assessed the home management practices of mothers on febrile convulsion in the Adidome Government Hospital. Methods: The study employed a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design. Using a convenient sampling method and a pretested questionnaire, a total of 148 mothers with children aged between one and five were recruited at the paediatric ward of the Adidome Government Hospital to participate in this study. Data was analysed using IBM SPSS statistical software for data analysis (version 22.0) and was presented using descriptive statistics. Results: The results showed that majority of mothers (87.2%) have an idea on febrile convulsion with 62.8% indicating fever as the main cause. Others (32.4%) believe that febrile convulsion is a spiritual disease, with 31.8% of them preferring to manage the condition at home. The study identified that the various home management practices is a function of their knowledge, perceptions and personal experiences. Conclusion: Healthcare providers and managers should incorporate education on early detection and prevention of febrile convulsion into the routine child welfare and quality improvement agenda in their health facilities.
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Kennedy Diema Konlan
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