Racial/Ethnic Variation in parent expectations for antibiotics: implications for public health campaigns

Racial/Ethnic Variation in parent expectations for antibiotics: implications for public health campaigns

Rita Mangione-Smith

Context. Widespread overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics are a major public health concern. Little is known about racial/ethnic differences in parents seeking antibiotics for their children’s upper respiratory illnesses.

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