The Validity and Reliability of the Parent Fever Management Scale: A Study from Palestine.

Parental concern about childhood fever and consequent use of antipyretics is increasing. Little is known about childhood fever management among Arab parents. No scales to measure parents' fever management practices in Palestine are available.

Beliefs and practices regarding childhood fever among parents: a cross-sectional study from Palestine.

Background: Fever is an extremely common occurrence in paediatric patients and the most common cause for a child to be taken to the doctor. The literature indicates that parents have too many misconceptions and conflicting information about fever management. The aim of this study was to identify parents' beliefs and practices regarding childhood fever management.