Table 2

Knowledge-related responses

Knowledge-related response	Family	School	p
Q1. Are all these correct about anaphylaxis definition? It’s a severe allergic reaction that involves more than one organ system Can happen instantly EpiPen usage can save life when used promptly.
a. True	108 (85%)	35 (71)	0.02
Q2. How many times have you used the EpiPen since it was prescribed?
a. Never	110 (86)	43 (94)
b. Once or more	18 (14)	5 (6)	0.5
Q3. Have you ever received instructions on how to use the EpiPen?
a. Yes	118 (92)	37 (75)	0.002
Q4. Who gave you the instructions to use the EpiPen?
a. Physician	103 (87)	17 (46)
b. Non-physician	15 (13)	20 (54)	0.001
Q5. Were the instructions on using the EpiPen given
a. Verbally?	75 (64)	28 (76)
b. Non-verbal, for example, written, video?	43 (36)	9 (24)	0.17
Q6. When would you use the EpiPen
a. Cardiorespiratory symptoms, for example, cough, respiratory difficulty, collapse	15 (12)	8 (16)
b. Non-cardiorespiratory, for example, rash, local swelling	113 (88)	42 (84)	0.4
Q7. At what temperature do you store your EpiPen?
a. Room temp	111 (87)	35 (70)
b. Refrigerator	17 (13)	14 (29)	0.01
Q8. How many EpiPen should a child ideally have?
a. 1	37 (29)	13 (26)
b. 2	67 (52)	22 (44)
c. 3 or more	24 (19)	15 (30)	0.2
Q9. Where should a caregiver keep a child’s EpiPen?
a. Home	32 (25)	16 (32)
b. With the child at all times	83(65)	22 (44)
c. School	13 (10)	12 (24)	0.01
Q10. Have you ever checked the expiry date of the EpiPen?
a. Yes	105 (82)	25 (83)	0.9
Q11. The sequence of EpiPen injection use
a. Correct	79 (62)	32 (67)	0.6
Q12. Would you use the EpiPen as soon as you suspect anaphylaxis OR would you wait for symptoms to appear?
a. Immediately give	67 (52)	21 (44)
b. Wait for the symptoms to completely appear	61 (48)	27 (56)	0.3
Q13. You must remove the child’s clothes before using the EpiPen?
a. No	81 (63)	32 (65)	0.8
Q14. Is an emergency department visit required after using the EpiPen?
a. Yes	117 (91)	34 (68)	0.009