Proper Use of Antibiotics for Children Under Six Years Old.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mother with a child under six years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Mothers who have studied in medical or health-related fields or have work experience in the healthcare system. Mothers who do not have sufficient access to information technology tools (such as a smartphone, tablet, or internet). Mothers who are unwilling to participate in the different phases of the study (pre-test, educational intervention, post-test) or have not signed the informed consent form. Mothers who do not have a child under six years of age.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mothers’ level of knowledge about the appropriate use of antibiotics for children under six years of age. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: The 14-item questionnaire on mothers' knowledge is adapted from the study by Pitaloka et al. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Educational Methods (Digital vs. Pamphlet). Timepoint: Before the intervention and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Measuring mothers' knowledge before and after intervention. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Birjand University of Medical Sciences