Parental engagement in research on paediatric lower respiratory tract infections in Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in children are a major concern in Indonesia as it is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Therefore, research on LRTIs is crucial to improve children's health. However, clinical research in children is challenging due to parental concerns. This study aims to understand parental considerations for taking part in clinical studies on LRTI in the Indonesian context.

Methods

A cross-sectional study using a validated online questionnaire was conducted from November 2021 to March 2022. This study included parents from two public elementary schools and two private primary schools in Semarang, Indonesia. A total of 1236 responses were analysed.

Results

There was a significant association between educational attain

SUBMITTER: Ciptaningtyas VR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10921691 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature