Factors influencing rational antibiotic use behaviours of early childhood caregivers in three tertiary care hospitals, Bangkok metropolitan: a cross-sectional descriptive study

This study concludes that caregivers' rational antibiotic use needs to be improved. Household income, knowledge, and self-management skills, including decision-making, are key factors influencing this behaviour. The findings have practical implications and can be applied to develop educational programmes and policies that enhance caregivers' antibiotic literacy and promote safe, rational antibiotic use.