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ArticleJournal of preventive medicine and hygiene2026

Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Adults Aged 21-62 Regarding Antibiotic Use for Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children: A multi-country Cross-Sectional Study.

Mohamed K Al-Haggagi, Elaf M Mohamed, Amany R Katamesh, Arwa Nasr, Marina Sartini, Rana M Gharib, Menna A Alhindawy, Amira A Fayed, Eman M El Nehrawy, Noha B Mostafa and 2 more

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Mohamed K Al-HaggagiTanta Student Research Association "TSRA", Tanta University, El-Gharbia, Egypt.
Elaf M MohamedTanta Student Research Association "TSRA", Tanta University, El-Gharbia, Egypt.
Amany R KatameshTanta Student Research Association "TSRA", Tanta University, El-Gharbia, Egypt.
Arwa NasrTanta Student Research Association "TSRA", Tanta University, El-Gharbia, Egypt.
Marina SartiniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.
Rana M GharibTanta Student Research Association "TSRA", Tanta University, El-Gharbia, Egypt.
Menna A AlhindawyTanta Student Research Association "TSRA", Tanta University, El-Gharbia, Egypt.
Amira A FayedTanta Student Research Association "TSRA", Tanta University, El-Gharbia, Egypt.
Eman M El NehrawyTanta Student Research Association "TSRA", Tanta University, El-Gharbia, Egypt.
Noha B MostafaTanta Student Research Association "TSRA", Tanta University, El-Gharbia, Egypt.
Sara R ElsonbatyTanta Student Research Association "TSRA", Tanta University, El-Gharbia, Egypt.
Sameh SarsikDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.

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Abstract

Objectives: Antibiotic resistance is a growing global concern, often driven by inappropriate antibiotic use for viral upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in children. This study assessed parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward antibiotic use and identified influencing factors. Study Design: Multi-country, cross-sectional, web-based study. Methods: From July 2023 to June 2024, adults aged 21-62 years from 9 Arab countries completed a validated online questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results: Of 2,172 participants from 9 Arab-speaking countries, most were highly educated with healthcare backgrounds. While physicians were the main information source, misconceptions persisted-especially regarding antibiotic use for fever and earaches. Higher income and medical training were protective factors. Self-medication was common despite good knowledge. Conclusion: Parental misconceptions regarding antibiotics in pediatric URTIs remain prevalent. Educational interventions and regulatory strategies are essential to improve antibiotic stewardship in Arab countries..

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeParentsRespiratory Tract InfectionsAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMiddle EastSelf MedicationSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntibiotic misuseAntimicrobial resistanceParental knowledgeSelf-medicationUpper respiratory tract infections

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PMCPMC13361240

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