An Exploration of the Public’s Attitude toward Antibiotic Use and Prescription in Light of the Recent Ministry of Health Regulations: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Background: Restricting antibiotic (AB) use with prescriptions and ensuring proper knowledge and attitudes toward AB use is important to reduce antibiotic resistance (ABR). To prevent resistanse problem, several countries have applied prescribing restrictions. Thus, the aim of this work was to re-ev...
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| author | Haya M. Almalag Mohammad J. Al-Yamani Haya F. Alsalloum |
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| description | Background: Restricting antibiotic (AB) use with prescriptions and ensuring proper knowledge and attitudes toward AB use is important to reduce antibiotic resistance (ABR). To prevent resistanse problem, several countries have applied prescribing restrictions. Thus, the aim of this work was to re-evaluate the public knowledge and attitudes related to AB use in light of the recent Ministry of Health (MOH) restrictions on AB prescriptions. Methods: A cross-sectional, population-based survey was distributed through various social media platforms. The survey was distributed via email and personal social media. Data were collected and analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. Result: A total of 1333 participants completed the survey. Most participants were female (i.e., 70%), aged 18–24 years old (i.e., 40%), and were aware of the AB restrictions implemented by the MOH. In addition, 77% of participants were aware of the MOH Emergency Call Center (i.e., the 937 Service), but most did not know that it could be used to obtain an AB prescription. Conclusion: Although the knowledge and attitude of the general Saudi population appear better than before, it remains clear that some elements of the population’s knowledge, attitude, and practice need to be strengthened. This could be achieved by utilizing effective channels such as the MOH 937 Service and increased advertising. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e4c7deb3feab4abdab9cef0c8c0ba59f2023-12-01T23:45:29ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322022-08-01108152010.3390/healthcare10081520An Exploration of the Public’s Attitude toward Antibiotic Use and Prescription in Light of the Recent Ministry of Health Regulations: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaHaya M. Almalag0Mohammad J. Al-Yamani1Haya F. Alsalloum2Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi ArabiaPharmacy College, Al-Maarefa University, Riyadh 12395, Saudi ArabiaClinical Pharmacy Unit, Pharmacy Services Department, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh 11461, Saudi ArabiaBackground: Restricting antibiotic (AB) use with prescriptions and ensuring proper knowledge and attitudes toward AB use is important to reduce antibiotic resistance (ABR). To prevent resistanse problem, several countries have applied prescribing restrictions. Thus, the aim of this work was to re-evaluate the public knowledge and attitudes related to AB use in light of the recent Ministry of Health (MOH) restrictions on AB prescriptions. Methods: A cross-sectional, population-based survey was distributed through various social media platforms. The survey was distributed via email and personal social media. Data were collected and analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. Result: A total of 1333 participants completed the survey. Most participants were female (i.e., 70%), aged 18–24 years old (i.e., 40%), and were aware of the AB restrictions implemented by the MOH. In addition, 77% of participants were aware of the MOH Emergency Call Center (i.e., the 937 Service), but most did not know that it could be used to obtain an AB prescription. Conclusion: Although the knowledge and attitude of the general Saudi population appear better than before, it remains clear that some elements of the population’s knowledge, attitude, and practice need to be strengthened. This could be achieved by utilizing effective channels such as the MOH 937 Service and increased advertising.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/8/1520knowledgeattitudeantibioticsMinistry of Healthrestrictions |
| spellingShingle | Haya M. Almalag Mohammad J. Al-Yamani Haya F. Alsalloum An Exploration of the Public’s Attitude toward Antibiotic Use and Prescription in Light of the Recent Ministry of Health Regulations: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Healthcare knowledge attitude antibiotics Ministry of Health restrictions |
| title | An Exploration of the Public’s Attitude toward Antibiotic Use and Prescription in Light of the Recent Ministry of Health Regulations: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| title_full | An Exploration of the Public’s Attitude toward Antibiotic Use and Prescription in Light of the Recent Ministry of Health Regulations: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| title_fullStr | An Exploration of the Public’s Attitude toward Antibiotic Use and Prescription in Light of the Recent Ministry of Health Regulations: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Exploration of the Public’s Attitude toward Antibiotic Use and Prescription in Light of the Recent Ministry of Health Regulations: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| title_short | An Exploration of the Public’s Attitude toward Antibiotic Use and Prescription in Light of the Recent Ministry of Health Regulations: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| title_sort | exploration of the public s attitude toward antibiotic use and prescription in light of the recent ministry of health regulations a cross sectional study in the kingdom of saudi arabia |
| topic | knowledge attitude antibiotics Ministry of Health restrictions |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/8/1520 |
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