Indonesian Journal of Global Health research
Vol 7 No 3 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research

Maternal Factors in Managing Seizures in Children

Purbasari, Dwiyanti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2025

Abstract

Febrile seizures are medical emergencies commonly occurring in children aged 6 months to 5 years that require immediate and appropriate response. Maternal knowledge plays a critical role in managing these events to prevent complications.Objective : This study aims to examine the relationship between maternal knowledge, education, occupation, and age with the management of febrile seizures in children at Mitra Plumbon Hospital. A quantitative research design with a cross-sectional approach was used. A total of 84 mothers whose children experienced febrile seizures were selected through total sampling. A validated structured questionnaire was used as the instrument. The questionnaire underwent validity and reliability testing on a sample of 10 mothers to ensure its appropriateness for the study. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank test and ordinal regression.Result : The results showed that 45.2% of mothers had good knowledge and 47.6% demonstrated appropriate seizure management. Significant relationships were found between knowledge (r = 0.567; p < 0.001) and education (r = 0.287; p = 0.008) with seizure management. Age and occupation showed no significant correlation.Conclusion : It is concluded that maternal knowledge and education significantly influence the proper management of febrile seizures. Continuous health education for mothers is essential to improve emergency handling of febrile seizures at home.

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IJGHR

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Subject

Education Health Professions Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Nursing Public Health

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Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research (IJGHR) menyediakan forum untuk berbagi publikasi penelitian ilmiah, perawatan kesehatan yang tepat waktu dan terkini serta mempromosikan pengembangan keperawatan, kesehatan masyarakat, masyarakat, lingkungan, dan kesehatan kerja. Jurnal ini menerbitkan ...