بكالوريوس / Bachelor's

The study aims to describe the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of affected children and determine the frequency of selected perinatal factors, including mode of delivery, gestational age, birth weight, birth asphyxia, Apgar score, neonatal jaundice, NICU admission, and maternal illness during pregnancy. Methodology: An analytic cross-sectional study will be conducted at Dongola Hospitals. Data will be collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire from parents or guardians of eligible children. The collected data will be analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics. Expected Results: The study is expected to provide local data on the distribution of perinatal factors among children with simple febrile seizures and identify possible patterns and associations between these factors and simple febrile seizures. The findings may contribute to improving clinical awareness, parental counselling, and future research in Northern State, Sudan.

No participants' names or personal identifying information will be recorded in the questionnaires. Each participant will be assigned a unique study identification code. All collected data will be kept confidential and used solely for research purposes. Paper questionnaires and consent forms will be stored in a secure, locked location. Electronic data will be password-protected and accessible only to authorized members of the research team. Data will not be shared with unauthorized individuals or third parties. The results will be presented in an aggregated form without identifying individual participants. All participants' information will be handled with respect and confidentiality throughout the study.

- There are no direct physical risks, as participants will not undergo any additional medical examinations or procedures for research purposes. 2. Psychological Risks: - Some parents or guardians may feel anxious or uncomfortable when answering questions related to pregnancy, delivery, or their child's health condition. 3. Social Risks: - Participants may feel uncomfortable discussing certain family information or medical history. There is also a potential risk of privacy breaches if data are not properly protected. 4. Economic Risks: - There are no direct financial costs to participants, and they will not be required to pay any fees to participate in the study. Risk Minimization Measures: Participants' privacy will be respected, and all collected information will be kept confidential. Participation will be voluntary, and parents or guardians will have the right to refuse to answer any question or withdraw from the study at any time without affecting the medical care provided to their child.

This study is expected to provide potential benefits to participants and the community, including the following: 1. Benefits to Participants: Increasing parents' awareness of perinatal factors that may be associated with simple febrile seizures. Improving their understanding of their children's health conditions and the importance of pregnancy and delivery history. There are no direct therapeutic benefits or guaranteed personal medical benefits from participating in this study. 2. Benefits to the Community: Providing local data on perinatal factors associated with simple febrile seizures in Northern State, Sudan. Helping healthcare professionals better understand the potential factors associated with this condition. Promoting health awareness and parental counselling. Providing baseline information that can be used in future research. Contributing to the improvement of healthcare practices and maternal and child health services.