Table 5: Questions used to assess knowledge of febrile convulsion

Questions

Correct answer (True T, False F)

FC is same as epilepsy

F

FC is life threatening

F

FC is communicable

F

FC is curable

F

Fever can cause FC

T

FC can cause brain damage

F

Anticonvusants are required for every FC child

F

FC is caused by evil spirits

F

It is shameful to have an FC child

F

Parents should take the temperature of children with FC frequently

F

FC : febrile convulsion