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Parents' expectations for the management of pediatric diarrhea in the clinical setting: perspectives of parents and physicians in Bangladesh.

Sarah A Dallas1, Aparna Mangadu2, Jyoti Bhushan Das3

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Parental expectations in Bangladesh regarding pediatric diarrhea treatment can lead to inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions. Understanding these nuances is key for improving antibiotic stewardship and physician-patient communication.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Diarrheal diseases are a major global child health concern.
  • Antibiotic overuse is common in managing pediatric diarrhea.
  • Parental expectations significantly influence healthcare decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore parental expectations for pediatric diarrhea care in Bangladesh.
  • To understand how physicians perceive and manage parental expectations.
  • To identify factors contributing to inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study using interviews with 36 parents and 18 physicians.
  • Conducted in three hospitals in Bangladesh.
  • Applied thematic analysis framework for data interpretation.

Main Results:

  • Parents expected comprehensive hospital care, including diagnostics and support.
  • Most parents did not expect antibiotics but believed them to be superior.
  • Physicians recognized this belief but sometimes misjudged universal parental demand for antibiotics.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians' incorrect assumptions about parental expectations can drive inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.
  • Educational counseling is a common physician strategy for managing expectations.
  • Shared decision-making interventions are recommended to improve antibiotic stewardship and reduce frustration.