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Parental response and understanding towards febrile convulsion.
1Department of Paediatrics, University of Malaya Medical Centre, 50603 Kuala Lumpur.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|February 28, 2001
Summary
Parental response to febrile convulsion (FC) in children is often fearful, with limited understanding of home seizure management. Education and support are crucial for parents experiencing FC.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Febrile convulsions (FC) are common in childhood.
- Parental reaction and understanding of FC significantly impact child management.
- Effective home management strategies are essential for acute seizures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess parental responses to febrile convulsions in their children.
- To evaluate parental understanding of home management for FC.
- To identify information gaps and needs among parents of children with FC.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was administered to parents of 58 patients admitted with FC.
- Data collected over a 4-month period at University of Malaya Medical Centre.
- Focus on parental emotional state and knowledge of FC home care.
Main Results:
- A high percentage of parents (93%) experienced fear or panic during their child's FC.
- Most parents (77.6%) sought medical attention within 30 minutes, with transport delays noted.
- Parental knowledge regarding FC and home seizure management was found to be deficient.
- Information primarily sourced from friends and relatives, indicating a need for reliable sources.
Conclusions:
- Immediate counseling is necessary to address parental fear following an acute FC.
- Enhanced educational initiatives are required to improve parental understanding of FC.
- Specific focus on educating parents about the home management of seizures is critical.