Knowledge and Expectations on Antibiotic Use Among the General Public in Malaysia: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey

Kong, Lai San; Islahudin, Farida; Muthupalaniappen, Leelavathi; Chong, Wei Wen

doi:10.2147/ppa.s328890

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“…In a 2017 study in the Philippines, most Filipinos clearly understood antibiotic use for bacterial infections 20 . Regrettably, Filipinos, 20 Malaysians, 19 and Trinidadians 24 also mistakenly believed that antibiotics might be used to cure viral diseases like the common cold and cough. Furthermore, most participants are unaware that antibiotics have side effects and that even those not allergic to antibiotics are not immune to their side effects 20 .…”

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“…When patients are appropriately informed by their physicians and nurses about antibiotic use, there is a high likelihood that the prevalence and incidence of AR will decrease dramatically. The primary obligation of the public to reduce AR is to adhere to their physician's instructions and prescriptions 16,19 . From primary health care facilities to tertiary hospitals, a nationwide initiative to advocate the safe use of antibiotics can be implemented.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In contrast, the people in lower‐middle and low‐income nations had poor knowledge and awareness of antibiotic use and resistance 10,12,14,17,20 . Both high and low knowledge and awareness of antibiotic usage and resistance existed in upper‐middle‐income countries 9,18,19 . Thus, the higher a country's income, the more its population is aware and knowledgeable of antibiotics.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…6,10 Several factors and reasons contribute to a lack of knowledge and awareness about antibiotic use, including illiteracy, doctors failing to offer adequate instructions and noncompliance with provided instructions. 11,12 Published studies on antibiotic knowledge regarding use and resistance in several countries, including Cyprus, 13 Ethiopia, 14 Italy, 15 Germany, 16 Ghana, 10,17 Kosovo, 18 Malaysia, 19 Nepal, 12 Philippines, 20 Singapore, 11,21 Netherlands, 22 Thailand, 8,23 and Trinidad and Tobago 24 ; all correlate it with age, sex, higher educational attainment, and employment as their predictors.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…10,12,14,17,20 Both high and low knowledge and awareness of antibiotic usage and resistance existed in upper-middle-income countries. 9,18,19 Thus, the higher a country's income, the more its population is aware and knowledgeable of antibiotics.…”

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A national online survey of Filipinos' knowledge, attitude, and awareness of antibiotic use and resistance: A cross‐sectional study

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Background Antibiotic resistance is one of the 21st century's most challenging clinical and public health issues. However, this health issue remains underreported in the Philippines. Aim This study examined Filipinos' knowledge, attitude, and awareness regarding antibiotic use and resistance and the associated predictive variables of antibiotic resistance. Methods A cross‐sectional design and Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guidelines were used in this study. Convenience sampling of 3767 participants completed the Eurobarometer survey on antibiotic resistance from October 2021 to February 2022. χ2 and regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results Most participants were familiar with the popular types of available antibiotics. Males and healthcare workers had a higher percentage of correct responses on antibiotic resistance knowledge. Participants had moderate to high knowledge levels of antibiotic resistance. Age, educational attainment, profession, antibiotic use in the previous year, and household members taking antibiotics were significant predictors of the level of knowledge of antibiotic resistance. There was a significant difference in participants' sex, age, and educational attainment in their attitudes toward acquisition, hygienic practices, and the role of health professionals in antibiotic resistance. Conclusion Government agencies and policymakers should consider the identified predictors when establishing policies on antibiotic resistance. This will ensure that antibiotic use is safe and effective.

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