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Exploring Latino Perspectives in Childhood Fever: Beliefs, Practices, and Needs.
- Source :
- Journal of Transcultural Nursing; Nov2022, Vol. 33 Issue 6, p695-703, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Introduction: Latino parents have significant knowledge gaps and misconceptions about fever. In this study, we explored Latino beliefs and practices around fever and its impact on their care decisions. Methods: A qualitative-focused ethnography was conducted with 21 Latino parents. Semi-structured interviews were completed, and inductive thematic analysis was used to identify themes and subthemes. Results: Three major themes emerged: (a) the meaning of fever; (b) seeking guidance; and (c) navigating fever. Subthemes included: a sign of folk illness, a sign of infection, trust in health care providers, watchful waiting, and barriers and needs. Discussion: Latino parents have significant knowledge gaps about the role of fever in illness. They engage multiple systems of care but rarely share their fears with health care providers. Culturally-sensitive interventions incorporating traditional and biomedical approaches are needed. Findings can help inform future interventions targeting knowledge gaps in this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PARENT attitudes
MASS media
FEVER
IBUPROFEN
HEALTH services accessibility
HOSPITAL emergency services
HISPANIC Americans
RESEARCH methodology
NONOPIOID analgesics
ACETAMINOPHEN
INTERVIEWING
HELP-seeking behavior
MEDICAL personnel
RITES & ceremonies
ATTITUDES toward illness
QUALITATIVE research
ETHNOLOGY research
CONCEPTUAL structures
PATIENTS' families
PRIMARY health care
MEDICAL care use
HEALTH attitudes
DECISION making
THEMATIC analysis
JUDGMENT sampling
FEVER in children
TRUST
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10436596
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Transcultural Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159654619
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596221114149