Mother's knowledge about antibiotic and role of self prescription.
BACKGROUND
antibiotic use is common and unrestricted in many developing countries.


OBJECTIVE
to explore knowledge of mothers about antibiotic regarding its indication, its side effects and to study some behavioral aspects associated with its usage.


METHODS
mothers attending outpatient clinic in Ain Shams University Pediatric Hospital were subjected to interviewing questionnaire which contains different items aimed to be explored.


RESULTS
577 mothers were interviewed with different educational levels. Regarding indication of antibiotic, 86% of mothers agreed to be given in case of tonsillitis and 15% in coryza. The most mentioned side effect was general weakness (77%). Regarding some behaviors associated with usage of antibiotic, 21% of mother keep the drug after usage to be reused, also 24% of them prescribe the drug to their children compared to 10% who seek pharmacist advice, further results will be discussed.
Aboul Fotouh
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Department of Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University.
el-Damaty
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Abdel Megeid
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D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003139:Common Cold / Q000188:drug therapy; D004363:Drug Utilization; D004522:Educational Status; D004534:Egypt; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009035:Mothers; D012651:Self Medication; D014069:Tonsillitis / Q000188:drug therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents