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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Assessment of Paracetamol Usage Practices and Perceptions among Caregivers for Children Post-COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Saad S Alqahtani, David Banji, Otilia J F Banji

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

Saad S AlqahtaniDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
David BanjiDepartment of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-3543-3872
Otilia J F BanjiDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.

Funding

Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University for funding this work through the Small Groups Project RGP. 1/247/44
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Caregivers often use paracetamol in the management of pediatric illnesses without a clear rationale. This study evaluated the perception and practices of caregivers regarding the use of paracetamol in children in Southwestern Saudi Arabia. This study involved a cross-sectional design involving 373 caregivers of children under twelve. The questionnaire elucidated the reasons, usage frequency, and safe usage practices. Data were analyzed using SPSS, applying Chi-square tests and logistic regression. Most caregivers were in the age range of 31-40 years, and with intermediate education. Paracetamol was mainly used for fever, generalized pain and, diarrhea, with fewer opting for other self-care measures. Caregivers with primary or less education were more likely to perceive paracetamol as safe (AOR = 2.98 (1.3-6.73),

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PMCPMC11121457

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