Parents’ perspectives on childhood antibiotic treatment in Ireland—a qualitative study

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Qualitative study reveals parental beliefs on antibiotic use in paediatric respiratory infections, suggesting communication improvements.

Parents highlighted perceived knowledge gaps about antimicrobial resistance and its impact on health, indicating a need for better education.
Navigating healthcare access revealed how interactions with general practitioners and pharmacists influence treatment decisions for children.
Seeking treatment was often driven by anxiety about illness escalation, showing the emotional factors in parental decision-making.
The findings underscore the importance of addressing parental concerns to enhance antibiotic stewardship in primary healthcare.

Maher et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative study reveals parental beliefs on antibiotic use in paediatric respiratory infections, suggesting communication improvements.

Parents highlighted perceived knowledge gaps about antimicrobial resistance and its impact on health, indicating a need for better education.
Navigating healthcare access revealed how interactions with general practitioners and pharmacists influence treatment decisions for children.
Seeking treatment was often driven by anxiety about illness escalation, showing the emotional factors in parental decision-making.
The findings underscore the importance of addressing parental concerns to enhance antibiotic stewardship in primary healthcare.

Maher et al. (2025) studied this question.

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