Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Fevers in Children among the Parents in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

Aims: The present study was aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and preventive practices for fevers in children.

Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the parents in a poly health clinic of Jazan.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted for a period of 4 months in Jazan region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methodology: The information was collected from the respondents about their knowledge, attitude and practice towards fevers using a pre-structured questionnaire. Data collection took place via online survey for about 4 months. A total number of 318 respondents were participated and statistical data analysis was analyzed for the same.

Results: Majority of the participants were mothers (84%, bp<0.001) with their education at university level. A temperature of > 37.0 °C was defined as fever by 83.3% of participants. Most of the parents use a pharmacy or approach a doctor for immediate and quick action in the treatment of fevers in children. The parents were giving importance to visit a doctor/pharmacist for better understanding about the medications to be followed and maximum number of participants (n = 200, bp<0.001) found to be significant) opted Paracetamol in the form of syrup as a best medication for their children. Chi-squared test was used to determine the significance of the knowledge, attitude and practice in the management of fevers.

Conclusion: Hence, from the findings, it can be concluded that there was a significant improvement in controlling the fevers in children.