Parental knowledge, attitude, and practice on self-medication of antibiotics for children in bandung, indonesia: a questionnaire-based survey and module-based learning intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parents' role as primary decision-makers in medication administration is essential to ensuring proper antibiotic use. Despite its significance, only a few studies have delved into parental perspectives. Therefore, this study used a questionnaire-based survey and a module-based learning intervention to assess Indonesian parental knowledge, attitude, and practice related to antibiotic use in pediatric care.

Methods

A total of 257 parents of children aged 0-11 attending postnatal healthcare centers in Arcamanik District, Bandung, Indonesia, participated in this study using a validated questionnaire. Additionally, we developed and implemented an education module using an on-site learning approach to assist a total of 57 parents who previously participated in the quest

SUBMITTER: Pitaloka DAE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12462208 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature