Antibiotic use for upper respiratory tract infections in children: a cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of parents in Greece.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are common in children. The cause of URTIs is usually viral, but parents' attitudes often contribute to inappropriate prescription of antibiotics, promoting antibiotic resistance. The objective of this study was to document and analyse parental beliefs on antibiotic use for children with URTIs in Greece, a country with high levels of antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance.

Methods

A knowledge-attitude-practice questionnaire was developed and distributed to Greek parents caring for children who were 5-6 years old, between January and July of the same school year. The sample of the study contained parents from all geographic areas of Greece.

Results

The majority of Greek parents (80%) believed that UTRIs are mostly

SUBMITTER: Panagakou SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3141508 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature