Assessment of Knowledge and Home Management of Febrile Convulsion Amongst Mothers in a Rural African Community

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B O Onankpa
G M Oche
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[1] Paediatrics,
[2] Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital,undefined
[3] Community Health,undefined
[4] Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital,undefined
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Pediatric Research | 2011年 / 70卷
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Background/aim: Febrile convulsions are a common paediatric problem world wide; they can be frightening, emotionally traumatic and anxiety provoking for parents. Appropriate knowledge and home management of febrile convulsion is needed to lessen the parental anxiety /apprehension.
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