ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026
Caregiver awareness of pediatric respiratory red-flag signs and emergency activation intentions: a province-wide cross-sectional study in China.
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Background: Caregiver recognition of pediatric respiratory red-flag signs remains suboptimal despite established international guidelines. The purpose of this study was to investigate caregiver awareness of pediatric respiratory red-flag signs and their intended emergency activation behaviors in China. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, mixed-mode survey involving 2,702 caregiver-child dyads across pediatric outpatient departments, emergency departments, and wards in Hubei Province, China. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire that measured awareness of 12 red-flag respiratory signs and emergency activation intentions across 5 clinical vignettes. Primary outcomes were adequate awareness (Awareness Index ≥0.70) and high emergency activation intention (Emergency Activation Intention Score (EAIS) ≥ 20). Data were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression. Results: Adequate awareness was achieved by only 22.9% ( Conclusion: Despite appropriate emergency activation intentions, caregivers' limited recognition of red-flag symptoms highlights a critical knowledge-behavior gap. Targeted educational interventions addressing these specific deficits are essential to improving pediatric respiratory emergency outcomes.
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