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Lumbar puncture (LP) is a medical procedure in which a thin needle is inserted into the lower part of the spinal canal to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. LP is vital for diagnosing serious paediatric conditions, yet refu sal rates vary globally from 80% in Kuwait to 5% in the US [1]. Barriers include parental fea