Tag: Khartoum
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Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Antibiotic Use for Childhood URTIs in Khartoum, Sudan
Introduction: The Challenge of URTIs and Antibiotic Use in Sudan Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most common reasons for antibiotic prescriptions in children. In Sudan, where antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising, understanding parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is essential. This study, conducted in two major Khartoum teaching hospitals, sheds light on…
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Parental Knowledge and Practices Toward Antibiotic Use for Childhood URTIs in Khartoum, Sudan
Introduction Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most common reasons for antibiotic prescriptions in children. In Khartoum, Sudan, understanding how parents perceive, decide, and act on antibiotic use for their children’s URTIs is essential for antimicrobial stewardship and reducing resistance. This cross-sectional hospital-based study explored parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) at two…
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Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Antibiotic Use for Childhood Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Khartoum, Sudan
Overview Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most common pediatric infections worldwide and a frequent trigger for antibiotic prescriptions. In Khartoum, Sudan, a hospital-based study explored how parents understand, think about, and actually use antibiotics for their children’s URTIs. The findings shed light on knowledge gaps, attitudes toward treatment, and real-world practices that…