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Percentage of Parents with no Understanding of the Risks and Severity of Potential Side-effects**
| No Understanding (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Side-effect | Risks | Severity |
| PONV | 38 (22.5) | 25 (15.2) |
| Itching | 45 (27.8) | 32 (22.2) |
| Sedation | 26 (15.3) | 25 (15.7) |
| Constipation | 52 (31.2) | 38 (24.4) |
| Respiratory depression | 57 (34.5) | 33 (20.9) |
| Poor pain control | 61 (38.4) | 37 (22.8) |
PONV = Postoperative nausea and vomiting
% based on number of parents who responded
