Table 3.
Past and predicted future use of techniques in the video by parents and health care professionals to reduce needle pain.
| Predicted future use | Past, n (%) | Future, n (%) | Difference, % | P value | |
| Parents (n=163) | |||||
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Deep breathing or bubbles | 25 (14.7) | 89 (54.6) | 39.9 | <.001a |
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Distraction | 108 (66.3) | 126 (77.6) | 11.3 | .04 |
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Topical anesthetic cream | 31 (19.0) | 102 (62.6) | 43.6 | <.001a |
| Health care professionals (n=78) | |||||
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Deep breathing or bubbles | 165 (59.4) | 242 (87.1) | 27.7 | <.001a |
|
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Distraction | 230 (82.7) | 245 (88.1) | 5.4 | <.05a |
|
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Topical anesthetic cream | 171 (61.5) | 213 (76.6) | 15.1 | <.001a |
aSignificant differences.