Knowledge and Reported Use of Antibiotics Amongst Immigrant Ethnic Groups in New Zealand

Norris, Pauline; Ng, Lye Funn; Kershaw, Victoria; Hanna, Fady; Wong, Angela; Talekar, Meghna; Oh, Jin Kyoung; Azer, Maryam; Cheong, Lynn

doi:10.1007/s10903-008-9224-5

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“…An understanding of antibiotic use is important because personal decisions are based on these understandings (Norris et al, 2010). They can impact physicians' prescription behavior (Belongia, Naimi, Gale, & Besser, 2002), as well as lead to decreasing suboptimal use of antibiotics, such as using short courses and sub-therapeutic doses (Norris et al).…”

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Public Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Antibiotic Use in South Korea

2011

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Purpose: This study was conducted to examine public level of knowledge and attitudes regarding antibiotic use and potential drug resistance. Methods: A cross-sectional face-to-face survey of 1,177 residents aged 18 or over was conducted in Korea. A quota sampling method was used. Results: Most respondents (70%) did not know that antibiotics are ineffective in treating coughs and colds. Two-thirds of the respondents were unaware of the conditions under which antibiotic resistance occurs, despite understanding the concept of resistance. Lower education level and older age were independently associated with inadequate knowledge. Lower education level, older age, inadequate knowledge and no exposure to the education campaign were independently associated with poor attitude. Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that the general public has misunderstandings and a lack of knowledge with regard to antibiotic use, despite a national educational campaign. However, the campaign may have had an effect on the public's attitudes towards antibiotics.

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Public Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Antibiotic Use in South Korea

2011

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“…In addition, antibiotics are still freely available for purchase without a medical prescription in many countries, which aggravates self-medicating (4,67). Migrants from these countries may continue to pursue their inappropriate practices in the new country of residence because of their previous knowledge and experience of antibiotic use (7,92,175). Studies in New…”

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“…Zealand found that misconceptions regarding antibiotics existed and the prevalence of non-prescribed antibiotic use was surprisingly high among Korean and Egyptian immigrant groups (7,175).…”

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“…In New Zealand, the prevalence of the use of antibiotics without medical consultation was prominent among Korean and Egyptian migrants (7). Alternatively, over the counter antibiotics were available in many developing countries which greatly coerced the practice of antibiotic self-medication (8).…”

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“…Furthermore, high proportions of migrants in New Zealand, Latinos in South Carolina and other ethnic minority groups were found to use antibiotics without medical consultation (7,75,76). In Australia, an annual telephone survey over five years found the self-reported use of antibiotics to treat the cold or flu symptoms decreased from 10.8% in 1999 to 7.4% in 2004 (6).…”

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