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September 25, 2025International Journal of Contemporary PediatricsOpen Access

Understanding the parental contribution to antimicrobial resistance: a study of pediatric antibiotic practices in South Asian communities

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SGSamra GhafoorAIAmna IdreesNSNooruldeen Saad

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey revealed low parental knowledge and risky practices regarding pediatric antibiotics in South Asia, suggesting urgent educational interventions.

Key Points

  • Only 38% of parents showed appropriate knowledge of antibiotic use, pointing to significant gaps in education.
  • Forty-three percent reported self-medication with antibiotics, frequently obtained without prescriptions, indicating risky health behaviors.
  • Lower household income and educational attainment were significant predictors of inappropriate antibiotic practices among parents.
  • Culturally tailored education and stricter regulations are needed to address antimicrobial resistance effectively in Pakistan.

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Ghafoor et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d5e205bd7882ccb9b8682fhttps://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20252954
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