Knowledge, beliefs and practices on antibiotic use and resistance among a group of trainee nurses in Sri Lanka

Jayaweerasingham, Mathanki; Angulmaduwa, Sacheera; Liyanapathirana, Veranja

doi:10.1186/s13104-019-4640-2

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“…Sharing of antimicrobial agents with persons who have related symptoms of ill-health may further promote self-medication as shown in this study. This is in keeping with a study done amongst students in Sri Lanka [23]. Possession of unused antimicrobial drugs may signify that either the amount bought or the doses prescribed were higher than the required doses.…”

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Evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and practices of human healthcare students about antimicrobial drug use and resistance: a cross-sectional study in University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

Bello¹,

Aliiyu²,

Yusuf³

et al. 2021

J. Pharm Bio.

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Inappropriate consumption of antimicrobial drugs is the main cause of antibiotic resistance which is currently the most critical global public health challenge. This research aimed to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices of antimicrobial drug use and resistance among 576 students. Data were collected through a questionnaire. Descriptive analyses were performed to characterize the sampled population. Ethical clearance and students’ informed consent were obtained. Most of the students were within the age range of 21-25 years and have excellent knowledge of antimicrobial use. Also, most of them had very good knowledge of antimicrobial resistance. From the data analysed 445 (77.3%) agreed that students should get special training on the use of antimicrobials; 120 (20.8%) students agreed that education on the use of the antimicrobial drugs is necessary; 115 (20.0%) believed that prohibiting the use of antimicrobials without a valid prescription is a solution. The knowledge level on antimicrobial drug use and resistance was excellent 329 (57.1%). Most of the students' attitude as regards the usage of antimicrobials was found to be average. High rates of incorrect antimicrobial usage practices were noticed and the attitude was average. The development of an effective antimicrobial stewardship program is a necessity.

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Evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and practices of human healthcare students about antimicrobial drug use and resistance: a cross-sectional study in University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

Bello¹,

Aliiyu²,

Yusuf³

et al. 2021

J. Pharm Bio.

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“…A Sri Lankan study reported a high awareness of antibiotic resistance among trainee nurses, although this did not translate to an accurate understanding of antibiotic resistance. The study explained that although the trainee nurses knew about antibiotic resistance, some defined antibiotic resistance erroneously [28]. However, the present finding showed that the students who had awareness about antibiotic resistance were most likely to have good knowledge of antibiotic resistance.…”

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Knowledge about antibiotics and antibiotic resistance among health-related students in a Saudi University

Akbar

Alquwez

Alsolais

et al. 2021

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: Antibiotic resistance is a threat to public health and safety globally. The inadequate undergraduate education on antibiotic stewardship may contribute to the clinical malpractice of antibiotics, causing serious consequences toward patient health. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of future healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia on antibiotics, antibiotic use, and antibiotic resistance. The factors influencing the students’ knowledge were also determined. Methodology: A cross-sectional study using a survey questionnaire was carried out among 284 Clinical Laboratory Science, Nursing, and Pharmacy students in Saudi Arabia from January to April 2019. Multiple regression analyses were performed to identify the factors influencing the students’ knowledge regarding antibiotics, antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance. Results: The study found that students have above-average knowledge of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, whereas their knowledge of antibiotic use was inadequate. Several factors, including gender, program, academic level, awareness about antibiotic resistance, attendance to seminars/training, and belief on the seriousness of antibiotic resistance problem, affect students’ knowledge. The findings suggest that the knowledge of students in these areas should be improved. Conclusions: Misconceptions are prominent in certain areas, such as in the concept of antibiotics and their uses. The findings prompt immediate interventions to improve students’ knowledge of antibiotics and resistance. Curricular contents must be reviewed and enhanced to suit the specific learning needs of students in terms of these concepts.

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“…This finding is consistent with a study that reported a negative attitude of nursing staff toward antibiotic use ( Sadasivam et al, 2016 ). Another study reported that trainee nurses reported that intake of antibiotics would help prevent colds from worsening and lead to early recovery, thereby demonstrating a fair attitude ( Jayaweerasingham et al, 2019 ). Yet another study indicated that 37.2% of respondents never discarded leftover antibiotics but rather kept them in stock, and thus revealed their attitude toward antibiotic use ( Alex, 2019 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Knowledge, Attitude and Beliefs of Nurses Regarding Antibiotic use and Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance

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Introduction Resistance to antibiotics is a threat confronting health care system worldwide. Nurses play a significant role in combating this threat. Objectives The present study examined the knowledge and attitude of nurses towards antibiotic use and prevention of antibiotic resistance. Methods The research involved a cross-sectional study conducted in a multi-cultural tertiary healthcare setting. The participants were 341 nurses. A structured self-administered questionnaire with a good validity and reliability (α = 0.7) was used. Results The nurses surveyed showed moderate awareness of antibiotic resistance and a fair attitude towards its prevention. There was no significant correlation of demographic features with their overall knowledge and attitude ( p > 0.05). Conclusions Nurses perform a crucial part in infection control, but often lack knowledge of methods to prevent antibiotic resistance. This paucity highlights the importance of tailored interventions to help nurses improve their awareness of antibiotic resistance and create a favorable attitude towards its prevention.

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Knowledge, beliefs and practices on antibiotic use and resistance among a group of trainee nurses in Sri Lanka

Cited by 17 publications

References 14 publications

Evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and practices of human healthcare students about antimicrobial drug use and resistance: a cross-sectional study in University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

Evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and practices of human healthcare students about antimicrobial drug use and resistance: a cross-sectional study in University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

Knowledge about antibiotics and antibiotic resistance among health-related students in a Saudi University

Knowledge, Attitude and Beliefs of Nurses Regarding Antibiotic use and Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance

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