Parents' perceptions of antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance (PAUSE): a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There remains public misconception about antibiotic use and resistance. Preschool children are at particular risk of receiving unnecessary antibiotics because they commonly present in primary care and many childhood infections are self-limiting.

Objectives

The aim of our study was to explore parents' perceptions and understanding of antibiotic use and resistance in the context of their young child with an acute respiratory tract infection (RTI) and to explore strategies parents would find acceptable to minimize antibiotic resistance for their families.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 parents of preschool children who recently had an acute RTI across greater Oxfordshire, UK (2016-17 winter). We explored their beliefs about antibioti

SUBMITTER: Van Hecke O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6524473 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature