Maternal knowledge and prescribing practices of antibiotics for childhood infections: a cross-sectional survey in Jordan

• Main Authors: Ruaa Abdeljawad (Author), Osama Abu-Hammad (Author), Omayyah Dar-Odeh (Author), Farhan Alkouz (Author), Raghad Abdeljawad (Author), Abdalla Abu-Hammad (Author), Rahaf Abdeljawad (Author), Najla Dar-Odeh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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This article aims to assess the knowledge and practices of Jordanian mothers regarding antibiotic consumption by their children. A questionnaire was distributed to mothers during hospital visits in February-May 2020. Questions were on socio-demographics; knowledge of antibiotic indications/complicat...