ABSTRACT

Background: Children below the age of five exhibit increased susceptibility to a wide array of infections. These youngsters, aged less than five years, possess delicate physiologies that are still in the process of development. Febrile seizures denote convulsions that typically manifest in children aged 6 months to 5 years, concomitant with a fever exceeding 38°C (100.4°F). Such seizures occur in cases devoid of indications of cranial causes (e.g., infection, head injury, epilepsy), definable seizure triggers (such as electrolyte imbalances, low blood sugar, substance misuse, or withdrawal), or a past history of febrile seizures. Objectives: This study's goal was to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention program designed to enhance parental knowledge and practical competence concerning febrile seizures among children aged under five. Material & Methods: Employing a pre- experimental research design (specifically, the single-group pre-test post-test configuration), data were gathered from a population, with a sample of 126 parents with children under five selected through the application of convenience sampling. Results: The amassed data underwent tabulation and analysis, utilizing both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The mean score during the pre-test phase was recorded at (10.556), while the post-test phase yielded a mean score of (17.8413). Notably, the mean score pertaining to post-test knowledge levels surpassed that of the pre-test. At a significance level of 0.05, the computed 't' value (33.028) significantly exceeded the tabulated value. Conclusion: The computations based on both the pre-test and post-test scores clearly indicate an enhancement in parental comprehension and practical application of knowledge concerning febrile seizures among children under five. Consequently, the educational intervention program can be deemed effective. Keywords: Febrile seizure, parents of Under five children, Knowledge, Practice
Publication date: 15/12/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.12.1028