Table 4.
Wound Management Related Factors and Severity of WRP at UOGCSH, Ethiopia (N=424)
| Variable | Category | Frequency (%) | Mild Pain | Moderate-to-Severe Pain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (N, %) | (N, %) | |||
| Analgesics given | Yes | 2 (0.5) | 1(0.2) | 1 (0.2) |
| No | 422 (99.5) | 24 (5.7) | 398 (93.9) | |
| Wound cleansing agent | Normal saline | 54 (12.7) | 2 (0.5) | 52 (12.3) |
| H2O2 | 370 (87.3) | 23 (5.4) | 347 (81.8) | |
| Duration of Wound | ||||
| Management (minutes) | <14 | 50 (11.8) | 6 (1.4) | 44 (10.4) |
| ≥14 | 374 (88.2) | 19 (4.5) | 355 (83.7) |
Abbreviation: H202, hydrogen peroxide.