How frequently and with what symptoms are children presented to the pediatrician?
Schmidt, P.
Kinderarztliche Praxis 59(6): 174-178
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-1495 PMID: 1921168 Document Number: 372192
Author prepared and processed 1500 computerised questionnaires in which primary-school children parents were asked about their knowledge of symptoms of childrendisease and habits: "how to consult with physicians". The questionnaire was divided 3 parts: in the first one general questions and some problem in connection with high-temperature, in the second one about symptoms, and in the third group pains were mentioned located in organs and different body-parts of children. The majority of parents accepted these questions and gave good answers and prepared some additional suggestions. Other group of parents having very bad habits relation to symptoms, and "how to consult with doctors and call duty-system". Author emphasized the very important role of data processing system for the further health organisation and health education.