The assessment of parents' knowledge, attitudes and concerns about febrile seizures in children at tertiary hospitals in Rwanda-a descriptive study.

Background: Febrile seizures (FSs) are the most common seizure disorder in childhood. No previous research has been performed to assess caregiver attitudes, knowledge and concerns of FSs in Rwanda or East Africa.

Objectives: This study sought to assess knowledge, attitudes and concerns regarding FS among caregivers of children presenting to tertiary hospitals in Rwanda using a previously validated questionnaire.