Epidemiological and Clinical Outcomes to Analyze the Use of Amulets in Children and its Effect on Child Health Presenting to a Tertiary Care Centre

Abstract

Background: Usage of amulets has become a child rearing practice in many parts of the world. The children being emotionally and socially vulnerable are burdened with such practices.
Aim and Objectives: This study aims at studying the usage of amulets among the desired study population in the children admitted in pediatrics ward of the hospital. Results: The study found a 7-month prevalence of 14.2% for traditional app use in the emergency department. A large written survey found that this is typical practice in many parts of the world.