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Turkish parents' management of childhood fever: a cross-sectional survey using the PFMS-TR

Nursan D Cinar1, Insaf Altun2, Sevin Altınkaynak1

  • 1Department of Child Health Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Sakarya University, Sakarya 54187, Turkey.

Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal : AENJ
|February 11, 2014
PubMed

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Turkish parents frequently use non-evidence-based fever management practices, including over-the-counter medications, leading to parental fatigue. This study highlights the need for better education on childhood fever management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Childhood fever is a common concern for parents globally.
  • Understanding parental fever management practices is crucial for effective health interventions.
  • Turkish parents' specific approaches to childhood fever require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the fever management practices of Turkish parents.
  • To identify evidence-based and non-evidence-based practices in childhood fever management.
  • To assess parental concerns and the impact of fever management on family life.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 205 Turkish parents of children aged 6 months to 5 years.
  • Data collected using the Parents' Fever Management Scale (Turkish version) and socio-demographic information.
  • Participants recruited from a pediatric hospital and family health centers in Sakarya, Turkey.

Main Results:

  • Parents frequently monitored temperature and sought medical advice.
  • Non-evidence-based practices included over-the-counter medication overuse (42.4%) and waking children for medication (33.2%).
  • Evidence-based practices like ensuring hydration (30.2%) and nighttime checks (59%) were less common.

Conclusions:

  • Turkish parents exhibit high concern regarding fever, leading to overuse of medications and healthcare services.
  • Current practices contribute to parental burden, disrupt family life, and cause fatigue.
  • The study validates a tool for assessing fever management practices among Turkish parents.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildFever managementPFMS-TRParentParent Fever Management Scale (PFMS)Turkey

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