Assessment of the Prevalence of Febrile Seizure and Associated Factors among Children: A Retrospective Study

Authors

  • L. Jisha1, P. Jayaprabha1, S. Gnanawel1, K. Gowtham Kumar1, P. Kogila2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i3.733

Keywords:

Febrile seizure, Prevalence, Associated factors, Children (0-6 years).

Abstract

A study to assess the prevalence of febrile seizure and associated factors among children admitted in tertiary
care hospital. Seizure is the most common neurological finding in children as 10% of kids experience such
clinical condition sometime during their life. Febrile seizure is the most common seizure disorder in children.
It occurs in 2-4 percent of children at least once before five years of age. The signs and symptoms dependent
on the areas involved and ranging from varying degrees of motor, sensory, and sensorimotor changes
and altered consciousness. Prevalence of febrile seizure in children is approximately 3%-4% and usually
develops in children of 9 months to 5 years old following an increase in body temperature higher than 39%C
without evidence of acute electrolyte imbalances and Central Nervous System infection or history of febrile
seizure. The objectives are to assess the prevalence and types of febrile seizure among children, to find out
the relationship between febrile seizure and selected associative factors. Data related to febrile seizure and
associated factors among children was obtained from the Medical Records at Medical Record Department
on Febrile seizure from January 2018 to December 2018. An extensive review of literature and guidance
by experts formed the foundation to the development of the study. The data collection tool was validated
and reliability was established. The data collection for the study was done. Collected data was tabulated and
analyzed. Data on Febrile seizure and associated factors among children was collected for the period of 1
year (January 2018 to December 2018). A sample of 33 febrile seizure who fulfilled the inclusion criteria
were selected for the study and age of 0-2 years - 17 (52%), 2-4 years - 07 (21%), 4-6 years- 09 (27%).

Author Biography

  • L. Jisha1, P. Jayaprabha1, S. Gnanawel1, K. Gowtham Kumar1, P. Kogila2

    1B.Sc. (Nursing) IIIrd Year Students, 2M.Sc. (Nursing), Associate Professor, Child Health Nursing,
    Department, Chettinad College of Nursing, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education,
    Kelambakkam, Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu

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Published

2020-03-26

How to Cite

Assessment of the Prevalence of Febrile Seizure and Associated Factors among Children: A Retrospective Study. (2020). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 11(3), 169-171. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i3.733