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A School-Based Educational Intervention for School-Aged Children and Caregivers about Rational Use of Antibiotics in Urban Areas of Shaanxi Province: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Research

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  • Yu Zhang

    (Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    The Global Health Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Shaanxi Center for Health Reform and Development Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China)

  • John Kabba

    (Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    The Global Health Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Shaanxi Center for Health Reform and Development Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China)

  • Jie Chang

    (Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    The Global Health Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Shaanxi Center for Health Reform and Development Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China)

  • Wenjing Ji

    (Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    The Global Health Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Shaanxi Center for Health Reform and Development Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China)

  • Shan Zhu

    (Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    The Global Health Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Shaanxi Center for Health Reform and Development Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China)

  • Jiale Yu

    (Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    The Global Health Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Shaanxi Center for Health Reform and Development Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China)

  • Sen Xu

    (Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    The Global Health Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Shaanxi Center for Health Reform and Development Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China)

  • Yu Fang

    (Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    The Global Health Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
    Shaanxi Center for Health Reform and Development Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China)

Abstract

(1) Background: Antibiotic resistance is an imperative public health issue globally. Major factors that are resulting in this trend are the irrational and excessive use of antibiotics. Children account for a greater population of antibiotics use, therefore, an educational intervention on the rational use of antibiotics for children and caregivers will be beneficial. (2) Methods: A randomized controlled and parallel group study of fifth grade children and their caregivers will be evaluated in four primary schools in Baoji and Weinan of the Shaanxi Province. Two primary schools will be randomly selected for the educational intervention and two schools will serve as a control group. In the intervention arm, educational interventions will be conducted among caregivers and their children. The intervention measures include interactive training sessions, booklets, and printed or electronic educational materials that will be given to the caregivers or the school-aged children. In the control arm, no interventions will be implemented. Baseline data collected from June, 2018 and the intervention will last for three months. Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) questionnaires will be used to evaluate the caregivers’ knowledge, their attitude, and their practice. Knowledge-Retention questionnaires will be used to assess the children’s knowledge about microbes, antibiotics, and hygiene. (3) Discussion: This study is a unique comprehensive intervention targeting both children and their caregivers. We hypothesize a decrease in the irrational use of antibiotics among the studied population. Hence, this result would provide evidence for policy makers and educational departments for the implementation of similar interventions on the rational use of antibiotics.

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  • Yu Zhang & John Kabba & Jie Chang & Wenjing Ji & Shan Zhu & Jiale Yu & Sen Xu & Yu Fang, 2018. "A School-Based Educational Intervention for School-Aged Children and Caregivers about Rational Use of Antibiotics in Urban Areas of Shaanxi Province: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Resea," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(9), pages 1-10, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:15:y:2018:i:9:p:1912-:d:167359
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