Streptococcal pharyngitis. Streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly known as strep throat, is an acute inflammation of the pharynx (the back of the throat) caused by infection with Streptococcus bacteria. It is characterized by a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and swollen ly
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group receives a picture story book encouraging parents to take medication and they are asked to read this book before asking their children to tak
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
4 Years to 7 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Preschool children, aged 4-7 years, with infections prescribed more than two doses of antibiotics in syrup form, should be alert and capable of listening to stories and watching. The parent administering the medication should have reading literacy and the ability to speak.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Specific medical conditions such as asthma antibiotic allergies language or cognitive limitations: non-Persian native language suffering from cognitive disorders and ADHD
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Completion of treatment: This indicates whether children have completed the full course of prescribed antibiotics. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (the day the intervention starts), during the study (considering the medication schedule of 2-3 times a day after each dose). Method of measurement: Self-reporting by the parent.;Completion of treatment:It indicates whether children have completed the full course of prescribed antibiotics. Timepoint: Three days after the completion of the intervention (simultaneously with finishing the prescribed medication dose). Method of measurement: Self-reporting by the parent. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The quality and attractiveness of the book (expert, child). Timepoint: 7 days before the start of the study. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Reasons for non-compliance or termination. Timepoint: before the start of the intervention and three days after the completion of the intervention (simultaneously with finishing the prescribed medication dose). Method of measurement: Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSaeid Eslami
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed