Use of the thermometer among mothers of young children
Galardi Andonegui, M.S.; Quintana López, J.M.; Alzola Ruiz de Guana, C.; Abrego Ibáñez, J.; Gongueta Arregui, M.B.; Soto López, A.; Hernández Sotes, M.T.
Anales Espanoles de Pediatria 38(4): 291-294
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0302-4342 PMID: 8480938 Document Number: 416061
Due to the importance of fever and its correct measurement, we try to describe in our study the use of the thermometer by a sample of mothers of young children chosen at random in a low-middle class neighborhood. We surveyed them at home and checked their use of the thermometer. We found a frequent and correct usage of the thermometer. We identify the mother's educational level as one indicator of some of the mistakes in their use of the thermometer. We propose specific points to teach every mother when she goes to the pediatrician in order to provide adequate use of the thermometer in children with fever.