Parents’ perspectives on childhood antibiotic treatment in Ireland—a qualitative study
The study underscores the need for socio-culturally tailored antimicrobial resistance messaging and interventions that address both parental concerns and systemic barriers. By centring parental voices, this research highlights opportunities to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship through improved communication, recognition and expanded roles for the primary healthcare team.
Authors
- Anthony Maher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6961-6231)
- Eimear Morrissey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1452-6145)
- Gerard J. Molloy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7718-9898)
- Andrew W. Murphy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5549-8246)
Institutions
- Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway (IE)
- COPE Galway (IE)
- Trials Methodology Research Network (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance
- Published
- 2025-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlaf176
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.26