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Mothers' Knowledge Attitudes and Approaches in Childhood Fever Management

Cilt: 5 Sayı: 3 31 Aralık 2025
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Mothers' Knowledge Attitudes and Approaches in Childhood Fever Management

Öz

Fever is among the leading causes of emergency department visits during childhood. Mother’s knowledge, attitude, and approach are crucial for effective management. This descriptive study aims to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and approaches of mothers with 0-6 aged children. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews (n=377) at XXX Hospital via Personal Information Form, the Parent Fever Management Scale (PFMS), and the Fever Management Approach tool (FMA). Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0. Mean age was 29.62±5.80; a significant portion (26.8%) were primary school graduates, motherhood with 23.48 ± 4.66, and 2.06± 1.07 children. Mean PFMS was 34.40±5.0, FMA score 22.52±4.85. 64.7% showed “functional approach” in fever management. Mothers age, education, motherhood age showed similarity across PFMS and FMA groups (p>0.05), while mean PFMS scores differed based on FMA groups (p<0.05). Mothers with functional attitude had higher fever management scores. Knowledge of fever definition was significantly higher in functional approach (p<0.05), while other characteristics were similar. Findings highlight the importance of providing education and counseling to mothers on fever management to raise awareness. Support effective fever management at home to reduce emergency department visits. The pandemic period has provided valuable experience in terms of emphasizing the importance of efficient use of emergency units and minimizing exposure to risky environments.

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Etik Beyan

All ethical considerations were followed

Teşekkür

We thank all mothers.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Klinik Ebelik, Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Hemşireliği

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

28 Ağustos 2025

Kabul Tarihi

27 Ekim 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 5 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Yolcu, B., & Demirezen, E. (2025). Mothers’ Knowledge Attitudes and Approaches in Childhood Fever Management. Fenerbahçe University Journal of Health Sciences, 5(3), 372-381. https://doi.org/10.56061/fbujohs.1773236
AMA
1.Yolcu B, Demirezen E. Mothers’ Knowledge Attitudes and Approaches in Childhood Fever Management. FBU-JOHS. 2025;5(3):372-381. doi:10.56061/fbujohs.1773236
Chicago
Yolcu, Büşra, ve Esma Demirezen. 2025. “Mothers’ Knowledge Attitudes and Approaches in Childhood Fever Management”. Fenerbahçe University Journal of Health Sciences 5 (3): 372-81. https://doi.org/10.56061/fbujohs.1773236.
EndNote
Yolcu B, Demirezen E (01 Aralık 2025) Mothers’ Knowledge Attitudes and Approaches in Childhood Fever Management. Fenerbahçe University Journal of Health Sciences 5 3 372–381.
IEEE
[1]B. Yolcu ve E. Demirezen, “Mothers’ Knowledge Attitudes and Approaches in Childhood Fever Management”, FBU-JOHS, c. 5, sy 3, ss. 372–381, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.56061/fbujohs.1773236.
ISNAD
Yolcu, Büşra - Demirezen, Esma. “Mothers’ Knowledge Attitudes and Approaches in Childhood Fever Management”. Fenerbahçe University Journal of Health Sciences 5/3 (01 Aralık 2025): 372-381. https://doi.org/10.56061/fbujohs.1773236.
JAMA
1.Yolcu B, Demirezen E. Mothers’ Knowledge Attitudes and Approaches in Childhood Fever Management. FBU-JOHS. 2025;5:372–381.
MLA
Yolcu, Büşra, ve Esma Demirezen. “Mothers’ Knowledge Attitudes and Approaches in Childhood Fever Management”. Fenerbahçe University Journal of Health Sciences, c. 5, sy 3, Aralık 2025, ss. 372-81, doi:10.56061/fbujohs.1773236.
Vancouver
1.Büşra Yolcu, Esma Demirezen. Mothers’ Knowledge Attitudes and Approaches in Childhood Fever Management. FBU-JOHS. 01 Aralık 2025;5(3):372-81. doi:10.56061/fbujohs.1773236