Perceived causes and diagnosis of febrile convulsion in selected rural contexts in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Febrile convulsion (FC) is a common seizure disorder among children aged 9 months to 5 years. It is usually benign and self-limiting with favourable prognosis. However, in Ghana, FC is commonly perceived as "not for hospital" and widely diagnosed and managed at home based on several beliefs and practices which are limited in related literature.

Objective

This study explored the perceived causes and diagnosis of FC in selected rural communities in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana.

Methods

A descriptive phenomenological study design underpinned the study at five selected communities located not more than 2 Kilometres from the University of Cape Coast Hospital. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used to interview 42 participants made up of 27 pare

SUBMITTER: Owusu BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8764833 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature