Use of the Child Opportunity Index to Examine Racial Variations in Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing to Children

J Pediatr. 2023 Oct:261:113572. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113572. Epub 2023 Jun 19.

Abstract

To examine further racial and ethnic variations in antibiotic prescribing to children, we used the Child Opportunity Index. Black children were less likely to be prescribed an antibiotic. Low- and moderate-opportunity areas were associated with greater rates of antibiotic prescribing, after adjusting for race and other factors.

Keywords: antimicrobial stewardship; health equity; racial disparities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Black People
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Outpatients*
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents