Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-0775
ISSN: 2572-0775
Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Parents Regarding Injections Use for their Children-A Study from Outpatient Clinics of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan
Author(s): Bushra Rehman*, Abida Akbar, Nasheet Sagri, Kashmala Hussain, Aneela Pasha, Sumaiyah Zahid, Apsara Nathwani and Fatima Mir
Introduction: Injections are frequently used in developing countries as a perceived potent medical treatment. However, unsafe injection practices, including the reuse of syringes without proper sterilization, can transmit infectious diseases like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. In Pakistan, the average injection rate is 8.5 per person annually, with a significant proportion deemed unnecessary. Cultural beliefs and mutual reinforcement between healthcare providers and patients contribute to frequent injection use, further escalating infection risks. This study aims to assess parents' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) regarding safe injection practices in the pediatric outpatient setting at Aga Khan University Hospital.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted over six months at Aga Khan University Hospital’s pedi.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2572-0775.25.10.287