Factors Influencing Inappropriate Use of Antibiotics in Infants under 3 Years of Age in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study of the Paediatricians' Perceptions.

ABSTRACT: Antibiotic consumption in infants of less than three years is higher than average the average consumption for general population. The aim of this study was to explore paediatricians' opinions regarding factors influencing inappropriate use of antibiotics in early infancy in primary care. A qualitative study based on the grounded theory using convenience sampling was conducted in Murcia Region, Spain. Three focal discussion groups were developed with 25 participants from 9 health areas (HA) of Murcia Region. Paediatricians perceived that health care pressure was an influential factor in the prescribing behaviour, forcing them to prescribe antibiotics for a rapid cure in unjustified circumstances. Participants believed that antibiotic consuming was related to parents' self-medication due to

SUBMITTER: Arnau-Sanchez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10135072 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature