Evaluating the impact of a training program on mothers' awareness and perceptions of antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance in pediatric care.

IF 3.5 2区医学 Q1 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

BMC Public Health Pub Date : 2025-02-12 DOI:10.1186/s12889-025-21836-y

Sawsan Abuhammad, Tasneem Daood, Heba Hijazi, Shaher Hamaideh, Hossam Alhawatmeh, Amat Al-Khaleq O Mehrass, Nabeel Al Yateem, Zelal Kharaba, Abedelaziz Hendy, Maryam K El-Zubi, Bilal Naga

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Abstract

Aim: This study aims to examine the impact of a training course in improving mothers' awareness and opinion of antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among their children.

Methodology: Nonequivalent control group design (quasi-experimental), was used to examine the effectiveness of a training course on mothers' awareness, and opinion of antibiotic use and AMR among their children. A total of 161 mothers participated in the study were divided into 82 training group, and 79 control group.

Results: The overall awareness scores indicate improvement post-training, with the mean scores increasing from pre-training 24.7(6.7) to post-training 30(6.4). The total awareness shift is statistically significant (t-test = -12.83, df = 160, p < 0.0011). The overall opinion increasing from pre-training 18.4(4.81) to post-training23.3(4.42). The total opinion shift is statistically significant (t-test = -8.99, df = 160, p < 0.0011).

Conclusion: Depending on the findings of this study, the antibiotic training course was found to be beneficial in improving mother's awareness and opinion of antibiotic use and AMR, as well as providing an effective training course for mothers. Replicating these training initiatives within the community can empower mothers to proactively prevent infections, address their child's health issues, and actively participate in treatment decisions, thereby fostering a collaborative approach to healthcare within the community it became imperative to improve the mothers' awareness and opinion of antibiotic use and AMR among their children.

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BMC Public Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

6.50

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4.40%

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2108

审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： BMC Public Health is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on the epidemiology of disease and the understanding of all aspects of public health. The journal has a special focus on the social determinants of health, the environmental, behavioral, and occupational correlates of health and disease, and the impact of health policies, practices and interventions on the community.