immunization injection pain in infants. Need for immunization against diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, combined [DTP]
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Breast feeding is the dominant; birth is term (37-42); Child's growth curve is normal; the child is quiet and without crying; child and mother have not received analgesia or sedative medications during 48h prior to the study; Infant diaper is dry; infant is eligible for DPT vaccination. Exclusion criteria: Child has history of surgery, hospitalization; Child with cerebral palsy and is mentally retarded; Child has acute or chronic illness.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: 15 seconds after vaccination. Method of measurement: modified behavioral pain scale (MBPS).;Cry time. Timepoint: Injection until the end of time crying. Method of measurement: seconds. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Birjand University of Medical Sciences