| Abstrakt: |
A study conducted by Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China, aimed to understand parents' decision-making processes regarding antibiotic use for children's upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). The study found that parents' decisions to self-medicate antibiotics for URTIs were primarily driven by symptom severity, perceived antibiotic value, and risk of side effects or resistance. Different decision-making patterns were identified among parents, such as 'symptoms-oriented,' 'safety-oriented,' and 'comprehensive consideration.' The research suggests the need for interventions to improve parents' ability to differentiate between mild and severe URTIs and enhance their knowledge of antibiotics. [Extracted from the article] |
