"Public's Perception, Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour on Antibiotic Resistance-A survey in Davangere City, India"

Desai, Ankit Jivan; Gayathri, G.; Mehta, Dimple S.

doi:10.5958/2454-6712.2016.00007.9

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“…Based on our sample, university students were well aware of the development of antibiotic resistance. However, the responses of the students in the present study cannot be generalized to other universities, since students could have different educational programs, skills and experiences [47,48]. It is indeed a striking findings of this study having such a disparity in the attitude towards antibiotic use where 100% of students, regardless their respective majors, are aware of the issue of antibiotic resistance but up to 32%, in some cases, lack the appropriate attitude, particularly among the group of students in non-health related major.…”

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Antibiotic use and resistance: an unprecedented assessment of university students’ knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) in Lebanon

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Background: The emergence and spread of pathogenic bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics has become a major public health concern. The incorrect prescription, inappropriate consumption and excess use of antimicrobial drugs, specifically antibiotics, are possibly the main factors contributing to the widespread of antibiotic resistant bacteria. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards the use of antibiotics as well as their resistance among Lebanese university students in health and non-health related majors. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between May and June 2019 in Beirut (Lebanon) in which 750 students completed a questionnaire made up of four dimensions: Socio-demographic characteristics, 3 questions; assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices, 7, 10 and 1 question, respectively. The data was collected in spreadsheets and analysed with descriptive statistics. The difference in mean scores in each of the knowledge, attitude and practices dimensions between health and non-health related major students was analysed using tstudent tests and the difference in percentages using chi-square tests. Results: Almost 78% of respondents from the health related majors scored high knowledge compared to only 41% of non-health related majors (mean = 4.26; standard error = 0.05 versus mean = 3.41; standard error = 0.13, respectively). The attitude score of the health related major students (35.42%) was positive and more satisfactory compared to the non-health related students (7.32%); (mean = 9.34; standard error = 0.05 versus mean = 9.10; standard error = 0.21, respectively). However, the difference in the scores of attitudes was not statistically significant. Conclusions: Interventions to promote awareness in this area should focus more students in on non-health related majors.

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“…However, majority of them were familiar with adverse drug reactions (ADRs) caused by antibiotic [29]. Another study conducted by Desai et al [30] have shown that most of the public were unaware about the possible detrimental health consequences of antibiotic resistance.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Self-Medication Practice on Antibiotic use amongst General Public in AlorSetar, Kedah, Malaysia

Ying¹,

Zainal²,

Wahab³

et al. 2018

Madridge J Pharm Res

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Antibiotic use and its linked to antibiotic resistance has become a great public concern. Antibiotic-resistant infections resulted from abuse of antibiotics have causedsubstantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. This problem is so serious that it threatens the achievements of modern medicines. Poor knowledge and attitude amonggeneral public has served as a barrier to appropriate antibiotics utilisation. This study aimed to determine public's knowledge, attitude towards antibiotic use and pattern of self-medication with antibiotic's (SMA) practice in AlorSetar, Kedah. This study also aimed to determine the correlation between knowledge and attitude as well as to study the level of knowledge and attitude among different demographic background. A guided self-administered questionnaire was used in this study. The questionnaire composed of 4 parts; demographic data, knowledge about antibiotic, attitude towards antibiotics use and SMA practice. This cross-sectional study in AlorSetar, Kedah, included 394 respondents sampled via convenient sampling method. The proportions of male and female respondents in this study were 47.2% and 52.8% respectively. More than half of the respondents were of Malay ethnic background (59.4%). Half of the respondents were found to practice SMA and it was found that major source of antibiotics supply intended for SMA was generally obtained from communitypharmacies. This study showedthat the respondents had an overall poor knowledge towards antibiotics (mean score = 42.22 ± 20.48). The level of knowledge among different education level, monthly income and healthcare related work were statistically significant (p<0.001). Respondents also have poor to moderate attitude towards antibiotics use (mean score = 61.44 ± 14.02). There was a notable difference in the attitude score between different education level, employment status, monthly income and healthcare related work (p < 0.001). Moreover, a positive correlation was also observed between knowledge on antibiotics and attitude towards antibiotic use (r =0.532, p < 0.001). This study concluded that overall public in AlorSetar was prevalent in SMA practice. Generally, public in AlorSetar had poor knowledge and moderate attitude towards antibiotics use. Further similar study can be done by involving relatively a larger population to provide a better picture of knowledge and attitude of Malaysian public towards antibiotics use.

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“…10 Inappropriate attitudes and lack of knowledge towards the use of antibiotics is a high-risk factor contributing to the rise of AMR cases. 11 AMR has bought about challenges to the effective prevention and treatment of infections caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. 1 Some of the multi-drug resistance (MDR) microorganisms that are a global public health challenge include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bearing extended-spectrum β-Lactamases (ESBL).…”

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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices on antibiotic resistance among undergraduate medical students in the school of medicine at the University of Zambia

Zulu

Matafwali

Banda

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Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol

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Background: The issue of antibiotic resistance has become a global public health concern, with an extensive clinical and economic burden. The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of antibiotic resistance among undergraduate medical students at the University of Zambia.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Zambia Ridgeway Campus. A structured questionnaire was administered to 260 randomly selected undergraduate medical students. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. Associations between dependent and independent variables were done using a Chi-square test. The statistical significance was done at 95% confidence level (p<0.05). Ethical approval was done by the University of Zambia Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee.Results: The study found that 227 of 260 (87.3%) of the medical students had good knowledge on antibiotic use and resistance. The majority of the medical students 252 of 260 (96.9%) had positive attitudes and 195 of 260 (75%) had good practices towards antibiotic resistance. There was a significant difference between the year of study and the level of knowledge (χ2=16.333, p=0.003). There was no significant difference between the year of study and the attitude of the participants (χ2=4.061, p=0.398). A significant difference was found between the year of study and the practices of the respondents (χ2=10.926, p=0.027).Conclusions: The medical students had good knowledge, a positive attitude, and good practices towards antibiotic resistance. Final year students had higher levels of knowledge and attitude but lower levels of practice compared to other years of study.

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"Public's Perception, Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour on Antibiotic Resistance-A survey in Davangere City, India"

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Antibiotic use and resistance: an unprecedented assessment of university students’ knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) in Lebanon

Antibiotic use and resistance: an unprecedented assessment of university students’ knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) in Lebanon

Knowledge, Attitude and Self-Medication Practice on Antibiotic use amongst General Public in AlorSetar, Kedah, Malaysia

Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices on antibiotic resistance among undergraduate medical students in the school of medicine at the University of Zambia

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