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Table 3 Parents’ views on common colds, antibiotics and GP visits

From: Dissonant views - GPs’ and parents’ perspectives on antibiotic prescribing for young children with respiratory tract infections

Statements

Disagree or Strongly disagree (n, %)

Neither agree or disagree (n, %)

Agree or Strongly agree (n, %)

No Response (n, %)

I will always want antibiotics for my child’s cough, cold or flu symptoms

43

86%

4

8%

1

2%

2

4%

My child will be sick for a longer period if he/she does not receive an antibiotic for cough, cold or flu symptoms

40

80%

4

8%

5

10%

1

2%

I generally know if my child needs an antibiotic before seeing the doctor for cough, cold or flu symptoms

17

34%

9

18%

23

46%

1

2%

I will go to another doctor if my doctor does not prescribe antibiotics for my child for cough, cold or flu symptoms

44

88%

4

8%

1

2%

1

2%

I usually go to the doctors if my child has been unwell with cough, cold or flu symptoms for longer than 3 days

17

34%

7

14%

25

50%

1

2%

I am more satisfied with the doctor visit if I am prescribed antibiotics for my child with cough, cold or flu symptoms

36

72%

7

14%

6

12%

1

2%

I am always guided by what my doctor recommends for my child with cough, cold or flu symptoms

8

16%

6

12%

35

70%

2

4%

I always have to initiate the discussion of antibiotics before my doctor would be willing to prescribe antibiotics for my sick child with cough, cold or flu symptoms

32

64%

20

20%

6

12%

2

4%

I usually know what I want out of my doctor’s appointment before I go

13

26%

17

34%

19

38%

1

2%

I will take my child to see a doctor if he/she has a high temperature (over 40 °C)

4

8%

3

6%

41

82%

2

4%

I will take my child to see a doctor if he/she has a temperature (37 °C - 40 °C)

18

36%

12

24%

29

38%

1

2%