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World J Clin Pediatr. Mar 9, 2022; 11(2): 151-159
Published online Mar 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i2.151
Published online Mar 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i2.151
Table 1 Characteristics of the 47 participating families
| Informant | ||
| Father | 16 (34) | |
| Mother | 31 (66) | |
| Child’s nationality | ||
| Emirati | 39 (83) | |
| Foreign | 8 (17) | |
| Child’s age group | ||
| < 5 yr | 21 (45) | |
| 5-10 yr | 20 (42) | |
| > 10 yr | 6 (13) | |
| Child’s sex | ||
| Male | 25 (53) | |
| Female | 22 (47) | |
| Indication for AAI | ||
| Food allergy | 42 (89) | |
| Idiopathic anaphylaxis | 2 (4) | |
| Insect/venom-induced allergy | 3 (7) | |
| Number of AAI prescribed | ||
| 1 | 10 (21) | |
| 2 | 33 (70) | |
| 3 | 3 (7) | |
| 4 | 1 (2) | |
| Parents’ awareness of when to use the AAI | ||
| Rash with breathing difficulty | 37 (79) | |
| Rash with swollen lips | 9 (19) | |
| Unsure | 1 (2) | |
| Training provided by | ||
| Doctor | 44 (94) | |
| Nurse | 1 (2) | |
| Pharmacist | 1 (2) | |
| Do not remember | 1 (2) | |
| Has used an AAI before | 17 (36) | |
- Citation: Narchi H, Elghoudi A, Al Dhaheri K. Barriers and challenges affecting parents’ use of adrenaline auto-injector in children with anaphylaxis. World J Clin Pediatr 2022; 11(2): 151-159
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v11/i2/151.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v11.i2.151