Evaluating a Structured Intervention to Enhance Maternal Awareness of Febrile Seizures in Under-Five Children at an Urban Primary Health Centre in Bangalore, Karnataka

Background: Febrile seizures are among the most common neurological conditions affecting children under five years, particularly in low-resource settings. Misconceptions and inadequate maternal knowledge often result in inappropriate management, delayed care-seeking, and increased anxiety. Enhancing maternal awareness through structured education can significantly improve caregiving responses and reduce preventable complications. Objective: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured educational intervention in improving maternal knowledge and caregiving practices related to febrile seizures in children less than five years, conducted at an urban Primary Health Center in Bangalore, Karnataka. Methodology: A pre-experimental, single-group pretest-posttest design with an evaluative approach was employed. The study was conducted at a selected urban Primary Health Center in Bangalore. Data collection instruments included a structured knowledge questionnaire and a caregiving behavior checklist. Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage) were used for data analysis. Inferential statistics, including paired t-test, chi-square test, and correlation analysis, were applied to assess the intervention's effectiveness and the relationship between knowledge and caregiving behaviors. Results: The study revealed a significant improvement in maternal knowledge and caregiving practices following the educational intervention. Additionally, a moderate to strong positive correlation was observed between mothers’ knowledge scores and their reported caregiving behaviors. Conclusion: Structured educational interventions are effective in enhancing maternal understanding and appropriate management of febrile seizures. Strengthening community-based educational programs is essential for early recognition and effective caregiving of febrile seizures in children.