Background Fever is an extremely common occurrence in paediatric patients and the most
common cause for a child to be taken to the doctor. The literature indicates that parents have
too many misconceptions and conflicting information about fever management. The aim of
this study was to identify parents' beliefs and practices regarding childhood fever
management. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey among parents whose
children were enrolled and presented for health care at primary health care clinics in the …

Background Fever is an extremely common occurrence in paediatric patients and the most
common cause for a child to be taken to the doctor. The literature indicates that parents have
too many misconceptions and conflicting information about fever management. The aim of
this study was to identify parents' beliefs and practices regarding childhood fever
management. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey among parents whose
children were enrolled and presented for health care at primary health care clinics in the …