Parents' assessment and prescription of antibiotics and referral to hospital
| Variable | Prescription of antibiotics, number (%) | Referral to hospital, number (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Parents' assessment of sickness | ||
| No opinion, n=177 | 34 (19) | 12 (7) |
| Viral infection, n=101 | 14 (14) | 12 (12) |
| Bacterial infection, n=116 | 45 (39) | 7 (6) |
| Parents' assessment of degree of seriousness | ||
| Think it is not serious but want a check, n=103 | 12 (12) | 3 (3) |
| Not sure, maybe in need of treatment, n=149 | 37 (25) | 15 (10) |
| Think antibiotics are needed, n=134 | 44 (33) | 6 (5) |
| Think the child needs hospitalisation, n=7 | 0 | 6 (86) |