Knowledge and awareness of proper use of antibiotics for children in Shobak medical center in Jordan

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Royal Medical Services, Shobak medical center in Jordan

Abstract

Objective: to asses awareness toward proper use of antibiotics for children in Jordan and to asses parents behavior toward prescribed medicines.
Method: questionnaires were self admitted to parents both fathers and mothers, parents were persuaded for advantages of this study.
Results: after astatistical analysis, collected data showed weak awareness of parents regarding proper use of antibiotic for their children.
Conclusion:according to our studymore effort is needed toward parent’s awareness of proper use of antibiotics.Pharmacists and physicians should concentrate on patient counseling to reduceirrational use of antibiotics.