Parental knowledge, attitudes and practices on the use of antibiotics among their children in Jordan: a cross-sectional study

This study highlighted a moderate level of knowledge, attitudes and practices among parents regarding the use of antibiotics for their children, with some variation. Increasing awareness about antibiotic indications and the importance of consulting a doctor and following their instructions is imperative. Older age, higher education level, female gender and medical fieldwork were associated with better antibiotic knowledge. These findings may aid in developing strategies, approaches and programmes to improve parents' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding antibiotics.