Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Medical Students about Antibiotic Usage and Antimicrobial Resistance
Authors/Creators
- 1. Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Visnagar, Gujarat, India
- 2. Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, GMERS Medical College, Valsad, Gujarat, India
- 3. Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Dharpur, Patan, Gujarat, India
- 4. Assistant Professor, Community Medicine Department, Banas Medical College and Research Institute, Palanpur, Gujarat, India
Description
Background: To reduce the magnitude of antimicrobial resistance, there is a need to strengthen the knowledge for future prescribers regarding use and prescription of antibiotics. Before that, it is required to have a conclusive evidence about knowledge, attitude, and practices of that group. Objective: to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards the use of antibiotics as well as their resistance among Lebanese university students. Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted by distributing an online questionnaire to 260 medical students & they were required to fill up the questionnaire which contained questions regarding knowledge, attitude and practice of antimicrobial usage and antimicrobial resistance. This research study was conducted from 10th to 21st march, 2022. Data gathered from the survey were analysed with SPSS statistical software. Results: Majority of the students (91.2%) were aware of the fact that antimicrobial resistance is a serious global public health issue. Only 13.3% felt the need of antimicrobials to treat common cold, while Around two third students (77.3%) were disbelieved about injudicious use of Antimicrobials shortens the duration of illness. Majority 74.6% of the students completed the full course of antibiotics Only half (47.3%) of the students always consulted a doctor before starting an antimicrobial agent. Conclusion: The knowledge of the students regarding antimicrobials was satisfactory, though the attitude was moderate towards it. Appropriate educational interventions and strategies can be introduced to tackle this weak aspect of our students.
Abstract (English)
Background: To reduce the magnitude of antimicrobial resistance, there is a need to strengthen the knowledge for future prescribers regarding use and prescription of antibiotics. Before that, it is required to have a conclusive evidence about knowledge, attitude, and practices of that group. Objective: to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards the use of antibiotics as well as their resistance among Lebanese university students. Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted by distributing an online questionnaire to 260 medical students & they were required to fill up the questionnaire which contained questions regarding knowledge, attitude and practice of antimicrobial usage and antimicrobial resistance. This research study was conducted from 10th to 21st march, 2022. Data gathered from the survey were analysed with SPSS statistical software. Results: Majority of the students (91.2%) were aware of the fact that antimicrobial resistance is a serious global public health issue. Only 13.3% felt the need of antimicrobials to treat common cold, while Around two third students (77.3%) were disbelieved about injudicious use of Antimicrobials shortens the duration of illness. Majority 74.6% of the students completed the full course of antibiotics Only half (47.3%) of the students always consulted a doctor before starting an antimicrobial agent. Conclusion: The knowledge of the students regarding antimicrobials was satisfactory, though the attitude was moderate towards it. Appropriate educational interventions and strategies can be introduced to tackle this weak aspect of our students.
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