Table 2 Explanations of the fever’s cause (Ger = German, Turk = Turkish)
Explanation category | Causes | Predominant cultural background of mothers |
|---|---|---|
Infection and transmission | Infection from siblings | Ger & Turk |
Bacteria | Ger & Turk | |
Viruses | Ger & Turk | |
Infection in kindergarten | Ger & Turk | |
Climatic influences and temperature | Cold weather | Ger & Turk |
Inadequate, too light clothing | Ger & Turk | |
Supernatural causes | Evil gaze | Turk |
Sign of other disease | Bronchitis | Ger & Turk |
Gastroenteritis | Ger & Turk | |
Urinary tract infection | Ger & Turk | |
Others | Teething | Ger & Turk |
Overexertion of the child | Ger | |
Emotional stress of the child | Ger |