2019
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7796-8
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The drivers of antibiotic use and misuse: the development and investigation of a theory driven community measure

Abstract: BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance is a global public health concern, with extensive associated health and economic implications. Actions to slow and contain the development of resistance are imperative. Despite the fact that overuse and misuse of antibiotics are highlighted as major contributing factors to this resistance, no sufficiently validated measures aiming to investigate the drivers behind consumer behaviour amongst the general population are available. The objective of this study was to develop and i… Show more

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“…One of the main drivers behind the development of AMR is the misuse and overuse of antibacterial agents [18,19]. As the utilisation of antibacterials can be controlled [20], rationalization of use is of pivotal importance to curb AMR. Emergency care departments (EDs) are unique in the health care system, providing an interface between ambulatory care and hospital care settings [21].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One of the main drivers behind the development of AMR is the misuse and overuse of antibacterial agents [18,19]. As the utilisation of antibacterials can be controlled [20], rationalization of use is of pivotal importance to curb AMR. Emergency care departments (EDs) are unique in the health care system, providing an interface between ambulatory care and hospital care settings [21].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, antibiotics are often believed to be "wonder drugs" with the ability to cure any ailment. Such attitudes greatly influence the irrational use of antibiotics in the community [3,6]. Lack of knowledge about the activity of antibiotics on bacteria and in the inactivity of antibiotics on other pathogens (such as viruses, fungi and parasites), and about the emergence of antibiotic resistance in case of inappropriate antibiotic use, also influence irrational use [7,8].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The cause of this situation is an irreversible biological phenomenon; the resistance of microorganisms. The overuse and misuse of antibiotics were highlighted as major contributing factors to this resistance [ 23 ]. Antibiotic resistance is associated with the high adaptive capacity of microbes and has existed since the beginning of the antibiotic era and is progressively increasing.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%