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Correspondence to Author: Alshareef. 

First Affiliated Hospital of Peking University, China.

Abstract:

One of the most frequent causes of visits to primary health care centers (PHCs) is acute respiratory infections (ARI), a serious public health issue. Antibiotics are utilized to treat 75% of cases in developing nations, even though viral infections account for the bulk of cases. Our goal was to compare the patterns of physician practices with ARI to WHO regulations and offer suggestions for improving health promotion. For two months, the investigation was carried out in Makkah PHC centers. Fourteen PHC centers in all were chosen at random. evaluation in relation to WHO guidelines and to offer suggestions for improving health promotion. The investigation was carried out for two months in Makkah PHC clinics. A total of fourteen PHC centers were chosen at random. Additionally, 908 prescriptions were randomly selected from general practitioners (GPs) and examined. We discovered that there were 386 females and 522 males. In 224 (24.7%) cases, no weight was noted. Nine out of 87 cases (9.6%) had no recorded diagnosis. Antibiotics were suggested in 515 (62.34%) of the cases, the majority of which were for a basic common cold.In conclusion, the WHO standards for Acute Respiratory Infection are not being followed by many Makkah doctors. Health education initiatives should be implemented to educate doctors about proper diagnosis techniques and prudent antibiotic use.

Citation:

Dr.Alshareef, Prescription Trends For Children’s Acute Respiratory Infections In Makkah Al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia’s Primary Health Care Centers. World Journal Of Epidemiology 2025.