Inquire into the fever near the parents

ABSTRACT

Fever is a very common symptom in the medical community, particularly in pediatrics. His initial care is usually the prerogative of parents. Objectives: to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices with regard to parental fever. Design: prospective study was conducted in the department of pediatrics A CHU Mohammed VI in Marrakech, including 400 parents. Approximately 46.7% of the parents had no idea on the number of equivalent temperature fever, and half did not have a thermometer at home. The fever was regarded as dangerous and unnecessary by all parents. Paracetamol was the most used molecule [71.7%]. Only 9% of parents had already received advice on fever and its management. This study reveal many deficiencies in knowledge, perception and management of fever parental child. To remedy this problem, we propose to undertake information campaigns and education about fever for parents