Assess the knowledge on home care management of fever among mothers of under-five children

Abstract

Fever, one of the most common presenting complaints, is being the reason for health visits in about 70% of pediatric age group. Parents frequently perceive fever as a disease rather than a symptom or sign of illness and are usually concerned when they have a febrile child and often find it difficult in assessing the severity of the illness. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge on home care management of fever among mothers of under-five children in Anganwadi Centre, Trichy. A descriptive research design was used to assess the knowledge on home care management of fever among mothers of under-five children. Thirty mothers of under-five children were selected through non-probability purposive sampling technique. Structured interview guided was used to collect the data. From this investigator found that 15% of samples had inadequate knowledge regarding home care management of fever