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Parental fever phobia and its correlates.

M S Kramer, L Naimark, D G Leduc

    Pediatrics
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Many parents exhibit significant fever phobia, leading to unnecessary treatment for febrile children. Pediatricians must educate parents on appropriate fever management to reduce undue anxiety and intervention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Child Health
    • Medical Education

    Background:

    • Fever is a common symptom in young children.
    • Parental knowledge, attitudes, and fears regarding fever significantly influence treatment decisions.
    • Misconceptions about fever can lead to inappropriate management and parental anxiety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess parental knowledge, attitudes, and fears about fever and its treatment in young children.
    • To identify factors associated with parental perceptions of fever severity and treatment urgency.
    • To understand the prevalence of fever phobia among parents.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of 202 parents of young febrile children.
    • Data collection on parental definitions of fever, perceived danger levels, treatment preferences, and fears.
    • Statistical analysis to identify associations between child's age, temperature, socioeconomic status, and parental attitudes.

    Main Results:

    • A significant proportion of parents consider low-grade temperatures as fevers and potentially dangerous.
    • Many parents favor early or aggressive treatment, including waking children at night.
    • Higher socioeconomic status was paradoxically linked to greater concern about fever's risks, such as brain damage or seizures.
    • Younger child's age correlated with preference for acetaminophen and a higher parental threshold for concern.

    Conclusions:

    • Undue fear and overly aggressive treatment of fever are prevalent among parents of young children, including those with higher education and socioeconomic status.
    • Pediatricians and child health workers need to actively reeducate parents on the definition, risks, and appropriate management of fever.
    • Addressing parental fever phobia is crucial for optimizing child health outcomes and reducing unnecessary medical interventions.

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