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May 2023 -
Volume 21, Issue 4


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Original Contribution

Prevalence of depressive symptoms and its predictive factors among male medical students in University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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Abdullah M. Alshahrani, Mohammad S. Al-Shahrani, Muffarah H. Alharthi, Mohannad S. Alamri, Mutasim E. Ibrahim
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256086

Pemphigus: Clinical study of 68 patients 5 years ago in Aden, Yemen
Amer Omer Bin Al-Zou
[Abstract]
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256088

Investigating Compliance with Insulin Injection Regimens among Diabetic Patients in Najran Armed Forces Hospital
[Abstract]
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Metrek Almetrek, Saad Alghamdi, Ali Alhajri, Eisa Ghazwani, HebatAllah Hamdi, Mohmmed Ibrahim, Abeer Salih, Asma Alwadai
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256102

Regional Covid

Arthralgia and Soft Tissue Swelling Post Covid-19
[Abstract]
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Juwairia Hashmi, Kader Mutluer
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256087

Case Studies

An Unusual Presentation of Acute Pancreatitis:
Case Report Study
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Aza Ziyada, Reem Hassan, Mansour Elmahdi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256089

Death of a child in family medicine clinic - a case report
[Abstract]
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Bilal Hasan Chaudhry, Imran Ahmad
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256091

Smoking after a heart attack - a case report
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Laith AlMarsomi, Bilal Hasan
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256092

Mutations in ZBTB20 cause Primrose syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
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Fawzia Alsharif, Maha A. Elfaramawy, Mohammed F. Alamer, Aman M. Diqarshawi, Sabah S. Shaikh, Mariam AbouTouk, Aljohara S. Alsuhaili, Banan B. Julaidan, Aseel E Ghorab, Hafsat M. Ahmed, Ayoub S Albahrani, Amnah A Alomran, Batool A Alshehab, Ghosoun Anas Moallem
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256093

Irritable bowel or irritated by lactose?
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Mohammed Asif
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256094

The manifestations of asthma in a child with Williams Syndrome
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Hanaa Hamadallah
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256096

Population and Community Studies

An assessment of parents' knowledge, awareness and practice regarding paracetamol use in children
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Manal Abdulaziz Murad, Murad A. Yasawy, Doha Hantoush, Renad Marghalani, Zinab Ali Khamis, Amirah K. Bantan, Manahel saud khayat, Safia Majdi EL-Qaisi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256100

Review

Predictors of Patients' Satisfaction with Primary Health Care Services at Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review
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Abdullah M. Alshahrani
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.9525610

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May 2023- Volume 21, Issue 4

An assessment of parents’ knowledge, awareness and practice regarding paracetamol use in children

Manal Abdulaziz Murad 1, Murad A. Yasawy 2, Doha Hantoush 3, Renad Marghalani 4, Zinab Ali Khamis 4, Amirah K. Bantan 4, Manahel saud khayat 5, Safia Majdi EL-Qaisi 6

(1) Assistant professor & consultant Family medicine Family Medicine department Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz university, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
(2) MBBS from Ibn Sina National College, Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Emergency Medicine resident in King Abdullah University Hospital, Al-Ramtha, Jordan
(3) Queen Mary University of London, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Barts Cancer Institute, London, United Kingdom. (4) Ibn Sina National College, Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
(5) Manahel saud khayat Ibn Sina National College, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
(6) Fakeeh College of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Corresponding author:
Murad A. Yasawy.
MBBS from Ibn Sina National College, Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Emergency Medicine resident in King Abdullah University Hospital, Al-Ramtha, Jordan. Phone: +966581777135
Email: Muradyasawy@gmail.com

Received: March 2023. Accepted: April 2023; Published: May 1, 2023.Citation: Manal Abdulaziz Murad et al. An assessment of parents’ knowledge, awareness and practice regarding paracetamol use in children. World Family Medicine. May 2023; 21(4): 53-63 DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256100


Abstract

Introduction: Paracetamol is an effective antipyretic and analgesic medication also known as acetaminophen and it is over-the-counter medication although it is widely prescribed to treat mild to moderate pain and fever but at same time it could have minor side effects like lowering blood pressure or increasing heart rate or allergic reaction (rash and swelling).

Previous studies confirmed that there is a lack of information among the general population about how to take paracetamol and deal with the dosage which includes what is the maximum dose and how many times to take it daily (frequency). Most previous studies were done out of Saudi Arabia and to the best of our knowledge there are a lack of studies on the topic in Saudi Arabia. For that reason, our aim in this study was to assess parents’ knowledge, awareness and practice regarding paracetamol use in children and to evaluate whether doctors and pharmacists in hospitals or pharmacies educate the parents about this medication or not.

Methodology: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study was done via a validated questionnaire on the general population in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia. This study was conducted in July-August 2021.

The questionnaire has been used in previous studies and it is validated. The questionnaire is divided into four parts that comprises 32 questions; the first about socio-demographic data, the second part to assess parents’ awareness, the third part to assess parents’ knowledge and the fourth part assessing parents’ practises.

Results: The study consisted of 502 participants, 52.4% females and 47.6% males. More than half of the participants (58.8%) do not use paracetamol without doctors’ consultation. Regarding Knowledge score among participants, the mean score was 2.089, out of 6. There is a significant relationship between Knowledge and Mother’s educational level (P= 0.016). On the other hand 48.6% used syrup as their most commonly used form of treatment.

Conclusion: This study emphasises the need for increasing caregivers’ education on paracetamol use and its side effects. Overall the knowledge score was unsatisfactory. The study found a significant association between parents who had a university degree and their higher knowledge scores. Although most of the participants would consult their doctors before administering paracetamol, it showed no positive impact on their knowledge and practises towards antipyretics dose and side effects, which indicates a need for campaigns or educational programs on fever management.

Keywords: Paracetamol, Acetaminophen, Parents, Children.







 


 
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