The comparative effectiveness of the two methods was assessed based on the analysis of covariance. The results indicate that there is a difference in mean temperature over time between the treatment methods after adjusting for the initial
temperature as covariate. The analysis of covariance confirms the rapid reduction of temperature in the combined tepid sponging and antipyretic group as shown in Fig.1. However, by the end of 2 hours both groups had reached the same degree of temperature. There was no difference in ultimate reduction of temperature between the two groups.
The level of discomfort was higher in tepid sponging and antipyretic group than only antipyretic group. It was compared by using a chi-square test and the result showed a statistically significant value (P