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Effect of web-based education for empowering mothers regarding pediatric fever management
Atyat Mohammed Hassan1, Amira Hassan Abd Alfatah2, Nahed Thabet Mohamed2
1Nursing Science Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences in Wadi Alddawasir, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia; Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Background:
In pediatric care, mothers' confidence concerning their knowledge, practice, and attitude in managing fevers is crucial. Web-based educational platforms offer a convenient and accessible means to empower mothers in this regard.
Aim:
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of web-based education for empowering mothers regarding pediatric fever management.
Methods:
In this study, a quasi-experimental design was utilized. The study was conducted in Assiut University Children Hospital at the emergency unit. A random sample of one hundred mothers was included in the study. Measures included a structured questionnaire of demographic characteristics of the mothers, personal and medical characteristics of children, as well as mothers' knowledge, practices, and attitudes concerning pediatric fever management.
Results:
The study found significant differences in mothers' knowledge and practices (P = 0.001) regarding pediatric fever management, except for choosing the correct antipyretic type (P = 0.244). Mothers also showed significant differences in attitudes (P = 0.001) toward fever management, except for mothers using antipyretic when the child has a fever and takes fewer fluids (P = 0.080), the child has a fever, and a skin rash (P = 0.077). Also, when the child had a fever and was crying unstoppably (P = 0.133) in pre-and post-tests.
Conclusion:
The web-based education program has significantly boosted mothers' empowerment, resulting in increased knowledge level, positive attitudes, and improved practices across various aspects of pediatric fever management.
Practice Implications:
Healthcare providers can leverage web-based educational resources to educate and empower mothers in pediatric fever management, promoting better health practices and outcomes for children.
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