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Table 1

Sociodemographic characteristics of under-5 children with febrile illnesses in under-5 OPD.

S. number Variables Frequency () Percentage (%)

1Age0–28 days44.1
29 days–1 years3030.6
1–3 years3434.7
3–5  years3030.6

2SexMale 4545.9
Female 5354.1

3ReligionOrthodox 9091.8
Muslim 88.2

4Care giverMother 8687.8
Father 77.1
Sister/brother 22
Care servant33.1

5Data collection timeMorning6667.3
Afternoon3232.7

6Taking antipyretic within 30 min Yes 88.2
No 9091.8

7Taking bath within 30 min Yes 22
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