Convulsion is a frequent neurological condition caused by aberrant electrical activity in the brain, with morbidity and mortality varying greatly depending on the origin of the convulsion and interventional procedures used. When stressed parents/caregivers use damaging home behaviours inadvertently, the outcome is frequently worse.

The goal of this study was to see how different types of home care for a convulsing child affected the youngster.

Methods: Over the course of 14 months, all children who presented with convulsions to the Paediatric Department of the Federal Medical Center in Asaba were included in this prospective study. The forms of home care provided were assessed using a pre-tested questionnaire administered by the researcher. All of the patients underwent a physical examination, with a chest radiogram used to confirm cases of suspected aspiration.

Results: 84 percent of the study children received one or more forms of hazardous traditional home care, 48 percent had palm kernel oil applied to their skin and other portions of their bodies, and 33.3 percent of the convulsing toddlers had spoons forced into their mouths. Massive blood loss through scarification markings was the most common complication in 60% of the participants, while fear of mortality was a significant cause of anxiety in 56% of the parents.

The association between a convulsing child's socioeconomic status and the caregiver's socioeconomic status was shown to be statistically significant (p 0.005).

Conclusion: Because homecare/treatment for childhood convulsions is a frequent practise among caregivers, there is an urgent need for widespread education and awareness of effective convulsion management.

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