Misconceptions of Antibiotics as a Potential Explanation for Their Misuse. A Survey of the General Public in a Rural and Urban Community in Sri Lanka

Misconceptions of Antibiotics as a Potential Explanation for Their Misuse. A Survey of the General Public in a Rural and Urban Community in Sri Lanka

Reducing the growth of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through public understanding is a goal of the World Health Organization. It is especially important in countries where antibiotics are widely available for common ailments without prescription. This study assessed understanding of antibiotics and...

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Main Authors: Yasodhara Deepachandi Gunasekera, Tierney Kinnison, Sanda Arunika Kottawatta, Ayona Silva-Fletcher, Ruwani Sagarika Kalupahana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
antibiotics
antimicrobial resistance
urban community
rural community
knowledge
awareness
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/11/4/454

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