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Parental knowledge and practices on infant teething, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Abubaker Ibrahim Elbur1, M A Yousif2, Ahmed Abdulrahman Albarraq3
1Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Al-Haweeiah, P. O. Box 888, Taif, 21974, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. bakarelbu@yahoo.co.uk.
BMC Research Notes
|November 24, 2015
Summary
Many parents hold misconceptions about infant teething symptoms like fever and diarrhea. Educational programs are crucial to improve parental understanding and management of teething in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Health
- Parental Education
Background:
- Parental misconceptions regarding infant teething signs and symptoms are globally prevalent.
- Previous studies have documented widespread inaccuracies in parental understanding of teething.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess parental knowledge of the infant teething process.
- To investigate common parental practices for alleviating teething discomfort.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Taif, Saudi Arabia, involving parents of children aged 6 months to 5 years.
- Data collection utilized a structured questionnaire, with logistic regression analysis performed for statistical significance (P < 0.05).
Main Results:
- Out of 493 participants, nearly all attributed common symptoms (e.g., biting, fever, diarrhea) to teething.
- Only 18.5% demonstrated accurate knowledge of teething symptoms.
- Female gender, residence, and education level were significantly associated with attributing diarrhea to teething.
Conclusions:
- Significant gaps exist in parental knowledge and practices concerning infant teething.
- Targeted educational interventions are necessary to enhance parental understanding and improve management of teething.
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