Effect of implementing an educational module on improving mothers knowledge, home management and attitude about febrile convulsion

Abstract

Background/Objective: Febrile convulsions (FCs) are the most common convulsive disorder of childhood, and represent a benign condition in children. FC occurrence can affect negatively on the familial quality of life and the parents may experience anxiety and fear with every time child develops fever. Therefore, parents and care givers should be educated about febrile convulsion and its home management. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of implementing an educational module on mother's knowledge, home management and attitude about febrile convulsion.Methods: A quasi experimental research design using one group pre & post-test was used. The study sample included 107 mothers of children with febrile convulsion according to statistical consultant and statistical formula. The inclusion criteria were: all mothers of children with first or recurrent FC and the children age was from 6 months to five years. The study was conducted at the Emergency department, outpatient clinic and medical word affiliated to Mansoura University Children's Hospital, Egypt.Results: It was found that, fifty two percent (52.3%) of studied children were boys with the mean age were Mean ± SD 2.76 ± 1.30 for children and 30.29 ± 6.41 for mothers. Percentage of studied mother with good knowledge at base line was low (11.2%) while, this percentage was improved to 65.4% with a mean knowledge score 3.98 ± 2.18 before module and 9.70 ± 1.56 after module implementation. In addition, sixty four percent (64.4%) of studied mothers had inappropriate practice and home management compared to less than half (44.9%) after module implementation; the difference was statistically significant (p = .005). Only 25.3% of mothers had positive attitude about febrile convulsion before module implementation and this percentage was improved to 57.9% after module implementation with the mean score of attitude 18.42 ± 5.84 before module and 24.71 ± 6.76 post module implementation and the difference was statistically significant (p = .025). Conclusions:The study concluded that, the use of educational intervention programs and mothers support group were influenced positively in improving mothers' knowledge, home management & attitude about FC and its management; but still some mothers having inappropriate home management and negative attitude. Therefore, it is recommended further education in the pediatric clinic or via mass media.

Educational Protocol for Improving Mothers Practices on the Types of Fever in Zagazig City

“…This finding disagreed with Elbilgahy and Abd El Aziz [19], in their Egyptian research as they reported that there were a relation between their studied mothers' total knowledge scores and their total practices and attitudes scores but the relation was not statistically significant.…”

“…Similarly [19], mentioned in their Egyptian study at Mansoura University Children's Hospital that the implementation of educational sessions and also mothers support group were influenced positively in enhancing mothers' knowledge. Similarly to these present findings [1], concluded in their study in India that educational program about treatment of children suffering from pyrexia was effective in increasing the level of knowledge of mothers.…”

Effect of Health Education Program on Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers of a Febrile Convulsive Child

“…Also in an agreement with Barzegar et al (2016) (15) who stated that the handout assembles and the (12) in Iraq who found that 55% of parents believe that if it is necessary a lumbar puncture can be done. an Egyptian study (6) showed that one quarter Conversely, a study done in Libya (8) (14) in Iran who reported that less than one-quarter of the mothers took their children to the hospital or clinic without first aids at the time of FC. Also a study was done in Iraq (12) found that only The current study showed that 43.8% Pry the convulsing child's clenched teeth apart and put something in his/her mouth.…”

“…recommended management and first aid of febrile convulsions). (6) The questionnaire took about 20 minutes to be filled in each time; patient education session took about 30 minutes and applied either individually or in small groups, 3 main prescheduled health education sessions were implemented in the health center targeting attended mothers not included in the study.…”

Korean Childcare Providers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, Concerns, and Practices of Febrile Convulsions

“…Usually, childcare providers are the first responders to emergencies, including FCs, at childcare centers, although they do not appear to cope well with emergencies [ 10 ]. They may hurriedly take children with FCs to emergency rooms without preventing aspiration and keeping the children’s airway clear as the most crucial first-aid treatment for FCs [ 15 ].…”