This study aimed to assess general knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of people towards the use of antibiotics. Individuals referring to the outpatient pharmacies of 2 major teaching hospitals in the north of Jordan completed a self-administered, validated questionnaire. A total of 1091 individuals (56.8% males) participated in the study. Of these, 20.1% of the participants stated that antibiotics were used for bacterial infections, while 18.3% thought they were used for viral infections and 43.6% for mixed bacterial/viral infections. The average knowledge score of the participants about antibiotic uses and side-effects was low. Middle-aged participants and those with an education beyond high school had significantly higher knowledge scores about antibiotics use. Almost 75% of the participants disagreed that antibiotics could be given without a prescription.
Évaluation des connaissances, croyances et attitudes concernant l'utilisation et les effets secondaires des antibiotiques chez des patients en consultation externe dans deux hôpitaux universitaires en JordanieRÉSUMÉ La présente étude visait à évaluer les connaissances, les croyances et les attitudes générales concernant l'utilisation des antibiotiques. Les patients qui se sont adressé aux pharmacies des services des consultations externes de deux grands hôpitaux universitaires dans le nord de la Jordanie ont rempli un auto-questionnaire validé. Au total, 1091 patients (dont 56,8 % de sexe masculin) ont participé à l'étude. Parmi ceux-ci, 20,1 % des participants ont indiqué que les antibiotiques étaient prescrits pour lutter contre des infections bactériennes, tandis que 18,3 % pensaient qu'ils étaient destinés à combattre des infections virales et 43,6 % qu'ils étaient utilisés contre des infections mixtes virales et bactériennes. Le score moyen des connaissances des participants sur l'utilisation des antibiotiques et leurs effets secondaires était faible. Les participants d'un âge intermédiaire ainsi que ceux ayant suivi des études supérieures ont obtenu des scores nettement plus élevés concernant l'utilisation des antibiotiques. Près de 75 % des participants n'étaient pas d'accord avec l'affirmation selon laquelle des antibiotiques pouvaient être dispensés sans ordonnance.املتوسط لرشق الصحية املجلة عرش التاسع املجلد اخلامس العدد 479
Objective: To examine the effectiveness of nutrition course on dairy products, fruits and vegetables frequency consumption in university female students. Method: A total of 152 pharmacy students who were enrolled in a course of nutrition at the school of pharmacy involved in the study. Frequency Consumption of dairy products, fruits and vegetable were collected and analyzed before and after the course of nutrition. Results: After the course of nutrition, a statistically significant (P < 0.05) increase in consumption for milk, dairy products, fruits and vegetable was found. Conclusion: Class-based nutrition education can be an effective strategy to motivate young adult toward dietary behaviors modification to maximize bone peak bone mass and in tern reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
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