Department of Pharmacy, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
Research Article
Medicines and Children: Parent Survey
Author(s): Amal Naoui, Amine Cherif*, Asma Mhiri, Nesrine Kalboussia and Balsam Kacema
Objectives: This survey was carried out to identify the problems encountered by parents when administering medicines and to consider ways to improve them.
Materials and methods: This study was conducted using questionnaires distributed to parents with children under 12 years old, via "Google Forms" software.
Results: Self-medication was a common practice in our sample. Syrups were the most commonly used and were considered to be the most suitable for the pediatric use. A significant portion of parents (78%) reported that they had been confronted with a refusal of treatment by their children. This refusal was mainly associated with the organoleptic characteristics of the medicines as well as difficulties related to administration. Besides, errors in the administration of medication, including dosi.. View More»
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