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instructions about the sampling procedure and filling in the data. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 18 for Microsoft Windows. Response frequencies for the survey questions were determined and displayed in graph and tabular formats. Sample profile The total sample reached 500 respondents from 4 Romanian counties in the West region (Arad, Timiș, Caraș-Severin and Hunedoara). There were more male respondents in the sample (58.1% compared to 41.9%). Two thirds of them were living in urban areas (68.5%). Half of the respondents were in the age group 35-54, and one third had university studies Measurements The study used the instrument proposed by WHO [9]. The translated version of questionnaire included 30 questions grouped in three dimensions: use of antibiotics, knowledge about antibiotics, and knowledge about antibiotics resistance. Additional information was gathered on gender (male/female), residency (urban/rural), age (16-24, 25-34, 45-54, 55-64, 65+), and education (basic, highschool, higher).

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Antibiotic Use and Antibiotic Resistance: A Latent Class Analysis of a Romanian Population

“…Compared to the latest studies conducted in Romania [ 46 , 47 , 48 ] regarding the KAPs of antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance, this study reveals important information related to this topic, relevant throughout the country for all age groups and levels of education. The level of knowledge of Romanian respondents regarding the effectiveness of antibiotics is inadequate.…”

“…Studies were set up in a single region—the eastern part of Romania [ 46 ], or in a single county—more precisely, in Mureș County [ 47 ]. Moreover, the respondents involved had a certain level of education, such as students [ 48 ] or resident doctors, or had a direct need for medication, being interviewed at the pharmacy while purchasing various drugs [ 46 ].…”