Parents' expectation of antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory infections in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Despite most childhood infections being self-limiting, children are among the leading consumers of antibiotics. Little is known about parental expectations of antibiotics for childhood infections. A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to explore the nature and extent of parental expectations of antibiotic prescriptions for children with respiratory infections.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

An extensive literature search using six major scientific databases was conducted for all published articles until 7 December 2022. Primary studies reporting parents' expectations of antibiotics for children with upper respiratory tract infections were included after assessment for quality. Heterogeneity between the studie

SUBMITTER: Shamim MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10189844 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature