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SMJS Volume 3 Issue 1, Page 77- Page 87
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOUR OF PARENTS TOWARD CHILDHOOD ANAPHYLAXIS IN TABUK CITY, KSA
Rana Eidhah M Almalki, Asmaa Salah Ghmaird, Hadeel Ahmed A Almutairi, Amani Salem Alamrani, Sarah Awad M Alenzi, Nashwa Zead Albalawi
BACKGROUND: Anaphylaxis can be known as one of the most critical issues due to allergic reactions and the most common emergency condition in allergology. It can be fatal if not managed properly and immediately. The incidence rate of anaphylaxis is increasing over time. Still, there is a lack of knowledge about anaphylaxis and its management.
OBJECTIVES: Assessment of knowledge and behavior of parents toward childhood anaphylaxis in Tabuk city, KSA.
METHODS: In this study, a cross-sectional trial was conducted in Tabuk, KSA. A total of 385 mothers and fathers were included, using an electronic questionnaire to collect the data. Data entry and analysis were performed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS.
RESULTS: Of the participants, 80.5% had stated they had heard about anaphylaxis before, and 37.8% stated they had witnessed a case of anaphylaxis before, the vast majority could identify that some foods and drugs can cause anaphylaxis, 94%, 91.1% respectively, about 84.1% knew that animals' or insects' bites could cause anaphylaxis and 81% identify dust and pollen as a cause. However, only 41.1% could identify latex, and 6.3% could identify exercising as a cause .47.90% know that a previous anaphylaxis attack increases the risk for another, and 44.3% recognize asthma as a risk for anaphylaxis. Only 3.1% identify epinephrine as a treatment for anaphylaxis.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: We found that parents have somewhat low awareness, especially in some points like some triggers and management, which means we need to spend more effort to improve their awareness.
Keywords: Childhood anaphylaxis, Allergic reaction, Parents, Awareness, Epinephrine injection.
To cite this article: Almalki RE, Ghmaird AS, Almutairi HA, Alamrani AS, Alenzi SA, Albalawi NZ. Assessment Of Knowledge And Behaviour Of Parents Toward Childhood Anaphylaxis In Tabuk City, Ksa. Saudi Med J Students. 2022;3(1):77-87.
