Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Parents Regarding Antibiotic Use for Acute Respiratory Infections in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted health education programs to improve antibiotic-related knowledge and practices, particularly in rural, less-educated, and higher-income populations. Promoting rational antibiotic use among parents may help to curb the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Future research should evaluate the impact of educational interventions across diverse communities.

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Cureus
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2025-08-11
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.89849
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Antibiotic Use and Resistance
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Parents Regarding Antibiotic Use for Acute Respiratory Infections in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sri Sundari, R Ramya, Mridula Dorairaj
Cureus
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Parents Regarding Antibiotic Use for Acute Respiratory Infections in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sri Sundari, R Ramya, Mridula Dorairaj
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Abstract

The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted health education programs to improve antibiotic-related knowledge and practices, particularly in rural, less-educated, and higher-income populations. Promoting rational antibiotic use among parents may help to curb the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Future research should evaluate the impact of educational interventions across diverse communities.

CureusVol. 17(8)
Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital (IN)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 75%
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
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