Análisis de los cuidados y los conocimientos parentales sobre la fiebre en la infancia

Pérez-Conesa, Maria-Cristina; Pina, Inés Sánchez; Manonellas, Saida Ridao; Esparza, Antoni Tormo; Hernando, Verónica García; Fernández, Marta López

doi:10.1016/j.aprim.2016.11.011

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“…The lack of evidence for the studied associations may be due to the small sample size for such analysis. In relation to knowledge about fever management, one-third of survey respondents considered fever values that were below the definition of fever, similar to what has been described by other authors, 3,21 and this may predispose to an inadequate antipyretic agent use and an overburden on the health care system. Among thermometer use, the digital type prevailed, as observed in other populations.…”

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confidence: 62%

“…Among thermometer use, the digital type prevailed, as observed in other populations. 3,6,16,22 It is worth noting that part of our sample used a mercury thermometer, and that there were differences compared to other studies, which showed a greater 3 or smaller use. 19 The preferred site to measure body temperature was the armpit in most cases, which is consistent with current recommendations.…”

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confidence: 78%

“…24,27,28 However, consistent with other studies, most of our population uses physical methods to lower body temperature. 3,8,19 A small percentage uses risk methods to lower fever, such as giving a bath with cold water or using a cloth with alcohol. Such risk practices were also described in a recent publication.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Parental knowledge and behaviors when dealing with fever have been a topic of interest because they may affect the care of a fevered child as well as their relation to the health care system. 3,4 Multiple factors related to an unjustified fear of fever, defined as fever phobia, have been described in the bibliography and continue to date. 6,7 Cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and health care system factors have been associated with fear of fever and fever phobia.…”

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“…6,7 Cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and health care system factors have been associated with fear of fever and fever phobia. 3,[8][9][10][11] Parents' anxiety due to fear of consequences may predispose them to an excessive use of antipyretic agents and antibiotics, as well as a disproportionate utilization of emergency services. 2,9,12 In addition, the increased use of antipyretic agents 6 may lead to higher dosing errors in certain populations.…”

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Knowledge and management of fever in parents of children under 5 years of age at a children’s hospital

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Introduction. In pediatrics, fever is a common reason for consultation. The objective was to assess parental knowledge, behaviors, and fears in the management of fever in their children. Materials and methods. Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study. In 2018, a survey was administered to the parents of children aged 6 months to 5 years who attended Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez, in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. The association between sociodemographic outcome measures and knowledge, behaviors, and fears in cases of fever was analyzed. Results. A total of 201 surveys were completed: 56.7 % of parents considered that fever was bad for health; 37 % defined fever between 37 °C and 37.5 °C, and 59 %, between 38 °C and 38.5 °C. The mean temperature considered severe was 39.2 °C (standard deviation: 0.69). Physical methods were used by 93 % of caregivers; 97 % administered antipyretic agents, and 14.5 % used alternating agents. Fears of consequences included seizures in 82 %, dehydration in 41 %, brain damage in 18 %, and death in 12 %. Also, 86.5 % woke up their children to give them an antipyretic agent. Among the higher maternal education level, fear of fever was lower (odds ratio: 0.5; 95 % confidence interval: 0.28-0.91). Conclusions. One-third of survey respondents considered low body temperature values as fever. Fear of fever was high, and the level of maternal education may mitigate it.

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Conocimiento, actitudes y creencias de los padres ante la fiebre en niños

Rivera-Fernández-Galán¹,

Rodríguez-de-Ita²,

Garza-Ornelas³

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Revista Mexicana De Pediatría

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RESUMENIntroducción: la fiebre es uno de los principales motivos de consulta en pediatría y fuente de ansiedad importante; el objetivo del estudio fue describir el conocimiento, actitudes y creencias que tienen los padres ante la fiebre. Material y métodos: se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal en cuatro unidades médicas en Nuevo León, México. Se aplicó un cuestionario validado a padres con hijos menores de 15 años, en el cual se recabó información sobre la detección y manejo de la fiebre, conocimientos sobre la fiebre y sus posibles consecuencias, así como las reacciones que tienen cuando sus hijos tienen fiebre. Resultados: se analizaron 323 encuestas. La mayoría de los padres identificó correctamente los valores para definir fiebre, y menos de la mitad utiliza termómetro para medir la temperatura. Alrededor de la mitad usa medios físicos para el control de la fiebre y aproximadamente 75% medicamentos, pero el intervalo de uso es muy variado. Por último, más de 90% declaró presentar algún nivel de ansiedad ante la fiebre. Conclusiones: el conocimiento de los padres para identificar y manejar la fiebre es deficiente. Esta información debe servir para que el equipo de salud realice intervenciones educativas con el fin de que los padres conozcan cómo actuar cuando sus hijos tienen fiebre.

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Análisis de los cuidados y los conocimientos parentales sobre la fiebre en la infancia

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Knowledge and management of fever in parents of children under 5 years of age at a children’s hospital

Knowledge and management of fever in parents of children under 5 years of age at a children’s hospital

Conocimiento, actitudes y creencias de los padres ante la fiebre en niños

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