Risk Factors of Antibiotic Misuse for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children : Results from a Cross-Sectional Knowledge-Attitude-Practice Study in Greece
Joint Authors
Papaevangelou, Vassiliki
Panagakou, Sotiria G.
Syrogiannopoulos, George A.
Theodoridou, Maria
Chadjipanayis, Adamos
Hadjichristodoulou, Christos S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Pharmacology
Abstract EN
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 identify possible risk factors associated with antibiotic misuse in Greece, a country with high levels of antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance.
Methods.
A knowledge-attitude-practice (KAP) 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.
Results.
The sample of the study contained 5312 parents from all geographic areas of Greece.
The risk factors of being a father, having low education, having immigrant status, being a single parent, having low income, having <2 or >3 children, living in the islands, and being without experience in recurrent URTIs were significantly associated to inadequate knowledge, inappropriate attitudes, and wrong practices.
Conclusions.
This study has identified the main groups of parents that should be targeted in future intervention programs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Panagakou, Sotiria G.& Papaevangelou, Vassiliki& Chadjipanayis, Adamos& Syrogiannopoulos, George A.& Theodoridou, Maria& Hadjichristodoulou, Christos S.. 2012. Risk Factors of Antibiotic Misuse for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children : Results from a Cross-Sectional Knowledge-Attitude-Practice Study in Greece. ISRN Pediatrics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Panagakou, Sotiria G.…[et al.]. Risk Factors of Antibiotic Misuse for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children : Results from a Cross-Sectional Knowledge-Attitude-Practice Study in Greece. ISRN Pediatrics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Panagakou, Sotiria G.& Papaevangelou, Vassiliki& Chadjipanayis, Adamos& Syrogiannopoulos, George A.& Theodoridou, Maria& Hadjichristodoulou, Christos S.. Risk Factors of Antibiotic Misuse for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children : Results from a Cross-Sectional Knowledge-Attitude-Practice Study in Greece. ISRN Pediatrics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490445
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490445