mohamed, D. (2024). Assessment of Parental Knowledge in Using Over the Counter and the Prescribed Medications for their Children. Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 3(6), 446-459. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2024.266461.1128
doaa shehata mohamed. "Assessment of Parental Knowledge in Using Over the Counter and the Prescribed Medications for their Children". Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 3, 6, 2024, 446-459. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2024.266461.1128
mohamed, D. (2024). 'Assessment of Parental Knowledge in Using Over the Counter and the Prescribed Medications for their Children', Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 3(6), pp. 446-459. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2024.266461.1128
mohamed, D. Assessment of Parental Knowledge in Using Over the Counter and the Prescribed Medications for their Children. Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 2024; 3(6): 446-459. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2024.266461.1128
Assessment of Parental Knowledge in Using Over the Counter and the Prescribed Medications for their Children
Abstract Background: Children are the most vulnerable population and are dependent on their parents for medication administration. The term Over-the-counter drug refers to a medication that can be purchased without a medical prescription. In contrast, prescription drugs require a prescription from a healthcare professional. Aim of the study: To assess parental knowledge in using OTC and the prescribed medication for their children. Design: A descriptive design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: this study was conducted at the pediatric outpatient clinic, and inpatient units at El-Demerdash Hospital affiliated to Ain-Shams University Hospitals. Subject: Purposive sample of 200 parents. Tool: One tool was used for data collection: A structured interviewing questionnaire to assess the parents’ knowledge of using OTC and the prescribed medications for their children. Results: The majority of the studied subjects had a satisfactory knowledge level regarding the use of the prescribed medication, while only one-third had a satisfactory knowledge level regarding the use of OTC medication. About one-tenth of them had an unsatisfactory knowledge level regarding the use of the prescribed medication, while about three-quarters of them had an unsatisfactory knowledge level lregarding the use of OTC medication. Conclusion: The satisfactory level of knowledge had a positive impact on the parents’ using prescribed medications. Also, there is a knowledge gap regarding the proper use of OTC medications. Recommendations: There is a great need to educate parents to apply the principle of rational drug use thus obtaining economic and health benefits.
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