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Parental Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Antibiotic Use for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in

Asma S Al Hashmi1, Abir S Al Shuhumi2, Rahma M Al Kindi3

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman.

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
|July 5, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Parental knowledge about antibiotic use for children with upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) is limited, despite confidence in healthcare providers. Educational initiatives are needed to promote rational antibiotic use in Oman.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health concern.
  • Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are common in children and often viral, not requiring antibiotics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use for children with URTIs in Oman.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-centre cross-sectional study was conducted in Muscat, Oman.
  • 384 parents of children under 12 years old were recruited using a validated questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • Nearly half of parents believed antibiotics were the best treatment for URTIs.
  • Many parents thought antibiotics improved influenza symptoms or prevented complications.
  • Most parents did not misuse antibiotics (e.g., without prescription or using leftovers).

Conclusions:

  • Parents exhibit a lack of knowledge regarding appropriate antibiotic use for pediatric URTIs.
  • Educational initiatives for the public and healthcare professionals are crucial for promoting rational antibiotic use in Oman.
Abstract

Keywords:
AntibioticsAttitudes and Health KnowledgeChildrenDrug UtilizationOmanParentsPracticeUpper Respiratory Tract Infections

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