The aim of this proposal for Phase II funding is to produce and evaluate a video program and brochure educating parents about the appropriate use of antibiotics. There is a growing concern that bacterial resistance to antibiotics is increasing at a rate faster than the introduction of new antimicrobial agents. In spite of this, the number of prescriptions for antibiotics continues to rise dramatically, particularly for younger children. While the majority of parents believe that there are problems with over-prescribing of antibiotics, many pressure their physicians for prescriptions due to poor understanding of appropriate use.
The specific aims of the proposal include producing the video program, developing a parent-focused brochure, evaluating the effectiveness of the video in increasing knowledge and changing attitudes and behavioral intentions of parents regarding the appropriate use of antibiotics, and arranging for the distribution of the video program.

Proposed Commercial Applications

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Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II (R44)
Project #
2R44AI040815-02
Application #
2647726
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG2-HUD-3 (02))
Project Start
1997-02-01
Project End
2000-07-31
Budget Start
1998-08-01
Budget End
1999-07-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
New England Research Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
153914080
City
Watertown
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02472
Bauchner, H; Osganian, S; Smith, K et al. (2001) Improving parent knowledge about antibiotics: a video intervention. Pediatrics 108:845-50