Perception of General Public on Antibiotic Resistances- A Survey Study

ABSTRACT

To evaluate the general public's awareness, knowledge, attitude, and behavior about the use of antibiotics and the emergence of antibiotic resistance. From January to April 2025, A study using a cross-sectional survey standardized question was given to the participants.  To gather information from 205 respondents, a questionnaire was created. In order to gather information on sociodemographic traits, antibiotic use, antibiotic knowledge, and antibiotic resistance, the survey was divided into three components. A total 205 participated in this study, 52.7% were male and 46.3% were female successfully answered every question, demonstrating a 99% response rate.  118 participants, or 57.6% of the sample, agreed with that the use of antibiotics was a significant and grave public health concern in your community. And the 39 (19%) patient ware not aware about antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in your community. The result of study show that patient and public aware to use of antibiotic and antibiotic resistance. The present study discovered that a high proportion of participants unaware being of "Antibiotic resistance and its risk to public health". To change their attitudes about the use of antibiotics and their knowledge and views of antibiotic resistance, more educational programs are required.  Overall, the study participants had an extensive knowledge of antibiotic resistance.

Keywords: Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiotic Usage, Public Perception, Knowledge, Awareness