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Table 2 Practices and perceptions of the mothers (n = 310) regarding administering liquid medication to their child

From: Can use of pictograms reduce liquid medication administration errors by mothers? An interventional study

Variable

n (%)a

Do you have past experience in giving liquid medication?

 

Yes

293 (95)

No

17 (5)

Have you experienced difficulty in the last medication administration?

 

Yes

198 (64)

No

112 (36)

What is the most common device preferred by you to measure liquid medication?

 

Calibrated spoon

9 (3)

Teaspoon

70 (22)

Syringe

8 (3)

Measuring cup

123 (39)

Dropper

28 (9)

Bottle cap

61 (20)

Direct sip from bottle

11 (4)

What is the most important reason for choosing a measuring device?

 

The medicine can be measured accurately with the device

41 (13)

It is easy to find the device at home

56 (18)

Device is easy to use

167 (54)

Device reduces risk of spilling the medicine

46 (15)

Did you adjust the dose according to physician instruction in the last medication administration?

 

Yes

146 (47)

No

164 (53)

Did you have difficulty in understanding the dosing instruction given by the doctor?

 

Yes

270 (87)

No

40 (13)

  1. aColumn percentage