The Concept of Pain in Children Attending Primary School: Implications for School-Based Pain Education.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: A child's concept of pain comprises their understanding of what pain is, the purpose of pain, and biological processes underpinning pain. The concept of pain can influence pain experiences, pain beliefs, and pain-related behaviour. This study aimed to assess the concept of pain among children attending primary schools in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. A secondary aim was to explore demographic and pain-related information that may contribute to a child's concept of pain. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study with an analytic component was used. The cross-culturally adapted Concept of Pain Inventory (COPI) was used to assess the concept of pain amongst 12-year-old school-attending children. Children from seven primary schools that were sel

SUBMITTER: Odendaal T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11756938 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature