Physicians and Nurses Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices in the Management of Childhood Fever in Hebron Pediatric Clinics
Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2016
Fever is the most common reason for parents to seek medical health care. Most fevers are not seri... more Fever is the most common reason for parents to seek medical health care. Most fevers are not serious, they are a local reaction to protect the host and preserve normal body functions; however, many physician and nurses report concern that their child’s fever may cause convulsions or brain damage. This issue may be more serious in the Palestinian healthcare context, where both traditional and western health practices are common and limited research findings are reported. Other common practices believed to reduce body temperature include sponging, bathing or coin massage. International reports show that the fever management practices of parents are learnt from health care professionals. It is important to understand where they learn to manage fever and what information is provided to them in the community setting. This research focused on physician and nurses knowledge, beliefs and practice related to childhood fever management; therefore, it was also important to what factors Influen...
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