Table 4 Correct and sure responses for specific knowledge questions (n = 28)
Frequency at baseline (%) | Frequency after review of pamphlet and video (%) | |
|---|---|---|
1. Giving sugar water can reduce pain and distress.* | 13 (46) | 26 (93) |
2. Using medicines like acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra), or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) can reduce pain and distress. | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
3. Putting ice on the skin can reduce pain and distress. | 2 (7) | 13 (46) |
4. Breastfeeding can reduce pain and distress.* | 21 (75) | 27 (96) |
5. Bottle feeding can reduce pain and distress. | 6 (21) | 17 (61) |
6. Holding the baby can reduce pain and distress.* | 18 (64) | 27 (96) |
7. Using numbing (anaesthetic) medicines can reduce pain and distress.* | 15 (54) | 25 (89) |
8. Distracting the baby can reduce pain and distress.* | 7 (25) | 26 (93) |
9. Acting calm can reduce pain and distress.* | 8 (29) | 24 (86) |
10. Rubbing the skin can reduce pain and distress. | 6 (21) | 12 (43) |
11. Performing intramuscular injections quickly without prior aspiration can reduce pain and distress.* | 4 (14) | 25 (89) |
12. Giving the most painful vaccine first if multiple vaccines are injected sequentially can reduce pain and distress.* | 9 (32) | 20 (71) |