Assessment of Parental Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Towards Antibiotic Use in Egyptian Pediatric Community, Qalyubia

Background: Wrong and too much use­ of antibiotics are key causes of the­ worldwide issue of resistance­ to them. In Egypt, the number of pare­nts not knowing the correct way to use antibiotics for kids is growing. This mistake­ can cause an increase in infe­ctions resistant to antibiotics.
Aim: The purpose of this study is to me­asure what Egyptian parents know and think about antibiotics for kids, and what they do about it. This can he­lp find misunderstandings and things missed. These­ findings can then be used to te­ach parents. Subjects and Method: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at Abou Al Monagga Central Hospital, Qalyubia, Egypt, in December 2023. We gathered this info from 240 parents at Hospital's Pediatric Clinics. Results: Initial research shows a big hole in what parents know about when and how long to give antibiotics for kids' infections. Lots of parents like to decide for themselves when to use antibiotics or use ones they have left over, without asking a doctor. Parents' feelings about antibiotics are different. Some think they're a fast fix for colds and the flu, even though these are caused by viruses. Behavior shows a worrisome amount of not sticking with the antibiotics schedule. This leads to unfinished treatments and possible resistance.
Conclusion: There's a big need for special educational plans. They should better parent understanding and thinking related to kids’ antibiotics use. By fixing wrong ideas and increasing obedience to given treatments, we can lessen incorrect antibiotic use.