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