Research Article
Self-Use of Aspirin Among Mothers in Management of Fever in Children Khartoum, Sudan 2022
Esra Abdu Ajlan Babiker,
Rowida Isameldin Nasr Ibrahim,
Fatima Abdalla Abdahalem Haj,
Mustafa Magbol,
Israa Mohamed Nour*,
Ikhlas Elyas
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2024
Pages:
1-12
Received:
28 April 2024
Accepted:
27 May 2024
Published:
14 June 2024
Abstract: Background: Fever is one of the most frequent symptoms of disease in childhood and a common cause of emergency admissions in infants and children. Aspirin is salicylic acid and is used to treat pain and fever. Aspirin should not be administrated to a child under 16 years old of age because it might lead to a serious and sometime fatal condition in children called Reye’s syndrome. Reye syndrome is a rare and potentially fatal pediatric illness defined as acute noninflammatory encephalopathy with fatty liver failure. Objective: To assess attitude and practice among mothers towards self-use of aspirin in management of fever in children under 5 years and its complication in Dar-alsalam almaghariba. Method: A descriptive, cross- sectional community-based study applied in sample size of 195 using non probability convenience sampling method, among mothers in Dar-alslam almaghariba area in February 2022. The data was collected by interview questionnaire. Which include sociodemographic data, close end questions contain 21 questions about knowledge, attitude and practice of self-use of aspirin, Data analysis was done by SPSS program and Microsoft excel. Results: the study report that (41.5%) of the respondents aged more than 40 years, (95,9%) of them were married, (75.4%) were housewife, (20%) were employee, (2.1%) were students and (2.6%) work, Majority of mother (87.2%) measured children’s temperature when felt subjectively rises by touch, irrespective to their beliefs about home management of fever (73.8%) used antipyretics. most of them know about complications of high-grade fever (93.8%) said high grade fever can cause convulsions. About (97.9%) of the participants know Aspirin and most of them (48.7%) get it from booth. Most of the participants (65.1%) used aspirin to lower temperature of their children, about (78.5%) of mothers know how to use aspirin. Majority of mothers (71.8%) don't know the side effect of the irrational aspirin to the children, about (96.4%) don't heard of Reye’s syndrome. Conclusion: Study concludes nearly all mothers used aspirin without prescription to reduce children’s body temperature, mothers’ awareness about hazardous use of aspirin and the Reye’s syndrome is extremely low, there is relation between low level of education and irrational use of aspirin by mothers. Ministry of health should increase the awareness of mothers about complications of aspirin aimed at eradication of the practice.
Abstract: Background: Fever is one of the most frequent symptoms of disease in childhood and a common cause of emergency admissions in infants and children. Aspirin is salicylic acid and is used to treat pain and fever. Aspirin should not be administrated to a child under 16 years old of age because it might lead to a serious and sometime fatal condition in ...
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Review Article
Antimicrobial Resistance and Innovation in the Development of Antimicrobial Reagents
Shivangi Sahgal*,
Deepa Srivastava
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2024
Pages:
13-17
Received:
12 April 2024
Accepted:
9 May 2024
Published:
3 July 2024
DOI:
10.11648/j.pst.20240801.12
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Abstract: The effectiveness of our antibiotics and other antimicrobial treatments is at risk due to the global public health concern known as antimicrobial resistance. The emergence of resistant diseases presents a serious problem for society as well as for medical professionals. This article delves into the complex problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), examining its causes, effects, and possible remedies. The creation and application of efficient reagents, which are essential for research, diagnosis, and the creation of innovative treatments, is a critical component in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The significance of these agents and how they can help lessen the impending problem of antimicrobial resistance is reviewed. An increasing worldwide health concern, antimicrobial resistance poses a danger to the efficacy of many of our most powerful medications. It is critical to create new antimicrobial reagents to counter this impending threat. But there are many obstacles in the way of developing effective antimicrobial reagents. In order to present a thorough overview of the current state of AMR and its solutions, this article explores the various obstacles and creative approaches in this sector. The quick evolution of resistance in microbial populations is one of the main obstacles to the development of antimicrobial reagents. Many new medications quickly lose their effectiveness due to the astonishing speed at which bacteria and other pathogens adapt to them. The overuse and abuse of currently available antimicrobial drugs is aggravating this progression. Consequently, there is a constant struggle to keep developing novel reagents ahead of these changing microbes. One costly and time-consuming part of developing antimicrobials is getting regulatory approval. The strict guidelines put in place by regulatory agencies to guarantee the security and effectiveness of new drugs may cause a delay in their introduction into clinical settings.
Abstract: The effectiveness of our antibiotics and other antimicrobial treatments is at risk due to the global public health concern known as antimicrobial resistance. The emergence of resistant diseases presents a serious problem for society as well as for medical professionals. This article delves into the complex problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR),...
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