Parental knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding fever in children: an interview study

Parental knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding fever in children: an interview study

BACKGROUND Fever is one of the most common childhood symptoms. It causes significant worry and concern for parents. Every year there are numerous cases of over- and under-dosing with antipyretics. Caregivers seek reassurance from a variety of sources including healthcare practitioners. The aim of this study was to describe parental knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding management of childh...

Parental cultural attitudes and beliefs regarding young children and television.

IMPORTANCE Research has shown that preschool-aged children spend considerable time with media, and risks and benefits for cognitive and behavioral outcomes exist depending on what is watched and how it is watched. OBJECTIVE To examine the associations among child race/ethnicity, parental beliefs/attitudes about television (TV) and child development, and TV viewing habits of young children, an...

Parental knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on fever: a cross-sectional study in Ireland

OBJECTIVES Fever is a common symptom of mostly benign illness in young children, yet concerning for parents. The aim of this study was to describe parental knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding fever in children aged ≤5 years of age. DESIGN A cross-sectional study using a previously validated questionnaire. Results were analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic reg...

Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Swedish Snus

Parents’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding sun protection in children: a qualitative study

BACKGROUND Childhood is a critical period for sun protection, when the skin is particularly susceptible to the carcinogenic effects of ultraviolet radiation. Children are dependent upon parents to implement sun protective measures. Existing qualitative research exploring parents' attitudes and beliefs underpinning children's sun protection is from Australia, which has the highest melanoma incid...