الفهرس 
Acknowledgement
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Abstract
Upper respiratory tract infections are common
diseases that are mostly caused by viral infections. Although antibiotics
are medications used for the treatment of bacterial infections, antibiotics
are the most commonly prescribed and abused drugs for upper respiratory
tract infections globally, which can lead to bacterial resistance. The aim
of this study: was to assess mothers’ knowledge and reported practices
regarding antibiotics use to their preschool children with upper
respiratory tract infections. Descriptive correlational design was utilized
to achieve the aim of the study. Setting: The study was conducted at
outpatient pediatric clinic in Bier El-Abed central hospital, North Sinai.
Sample: Included 220 mothers who have preschool children suffering
from upper respiratory tract infections by using none probability
purposive sampling method. Data was collected using structured
interviewing questionnaire. Results: Less than half of the studied mothers
have unsatisfactory level of knowledge and less than two thirds of the
studied mothers have unsatisfactory level of reported practices regarding
antibiotics use to their preschool children suffering from upper respiratory
tract infections. Conclusions: There was a statistically significant
positive correlation between mothers’ knowledge and their reported
practices. Recommendations: Educational workshops were required for
mothers to enhance their knowledge and practices regarding antibiotics
use to their children.