A PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON THE ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES IN PARENTS REGARDING FEBRILE SEIZURE IN THEIR CHILDREN

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices of parents regarding febrile seizure in their children. Method: A hospital based prospective
observational study, the maternal history and clinical examination of children was taken in a data entry form. The impact of parental counseling on
quality of life was assessed by using KAP Questionnaire. Information was provided through patient information leaflet. The percentage was calculated
by using MS excel. Results: During the study period 113 children were considered in the study. Most of the mothers were having only poor knowledge
about febrile seizure and after counseling only it has improved. There was comparison with pretest and posttest in which in pretest 49% of them were
having poor knowledge and after the posttest it was improved and 43% of them had good knowledge. Conclusion: The parental counseling was found
to be effective in reducing their anxiety, improving parental knowledge and this knowledge empowers parents. A well-organized educational program
should be conducted for parents in order to reduce the anxiety and fear.