Bridging the gap in knowledge and use of antibiotics among pediatric caregivers: comparing two educational interventions

ABSTRACT:

Background

The inappropriate use of antibiotics in pediatrics contributes to antimicrobial resistance. Behavior change intervention involving education to improve the use of antibiotics is a strategy included in antimicrobial stewardship. This study aims to evaluate and compare the impact of two educational interventions on knowledge of antibiotic and its use among pediatric home caregivers.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the pediatric out-patient department of a healthcare facility. A structured questionnaire was administered to sixty pediatric caregivers. Pediatric caregivers were grouped in two of 30. Caregivers in a group filled the questionnaire, and refilled the same questionnaire after a one-on-one education. The second arm refilled the quest

SUBMITTER: Aika I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10278358 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature