Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among the rural public in Mangaluru, India
Introduction: India is a leading consumer of antibiotics; rational use of antibiotics is of prime importance. Objectives: The majority of the population in India resides in rural areas; hence this study was conducted to capture their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use and anti...
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| description | Introduction: India is a leading consumer of antibiotics; rational use of antibiotics is of prime importance. Objectives: The majority of the population in India resides in rural areas; hence this study was conducted to capture their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 130 randomly selected general public of rural Mangaluru. Descriptive analysis and Pearson’s chi-square were employed in data analysis. Results: Adequate knowledge was observed only in 18.5% of the participants. Around 30.8% of participants thought antibiotics killed all germs while 23.8% were of no opinion. Furthermore, 60.8% thought that antibiotics speed up recovery from flu. Only about 23% thought frequent use of antibiotics would make the bacteria stronger and ineffective in the future. A minimal of 16.2% knew that antibiotic resistance is a global problem. About 52.3% preferred to take an antibiotic whenever they had the flu. However, 47% wanted to take it after doctors’ consultation. The study showed that compliance to complete the course was better when a doctor explained the proper use of the prescribed antibiotic. Additionally 31.5% opted for self-medication using the previous prescription and 21.5% took the antibiotics suggested by anyone other than the doctor. Conclusion: The study findings help re-evaluate the current public awareness activity and provide insight into some of the areas required to be focused on and aid the adequate legislative changes for a better outcome. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e6cfe550338649ad84f9d22d9deba3312022-12-22T02:34:27ZengSociety of Diabetic Nephropathy PreventionJournal of Preventive Epidemiology2476-39342022-07-0172e26162e2616210.34172/jpe.2022.26162jpe-26162Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among the rural public in Mangaluru, IndiaAmit Khelgi0Raghavendra Huchchannavar1Milu Mary Mathew2Sathya Anandam3Nitte (Deemed to be University) KS Hegde Medical Academy, Department of Microbiology, Mangalore, IndiaNitte (Deemed to be University) KS Hegde Medical Academy, Department of Microbiology, Mangalore, IndiaNitte (Deemed to be University) KS Hegde Medical Academy, Department of Microbiology, Mangalore, IndiaDepartment of Microbiology, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, IndiaIntroduction: India is a leading consumer of antibiotics; rational use of antibiotics is of prime importance. Objectives: The majority of the population in India resides in rural areas; hence this study was conducted to capture their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 130 randomly selected general public of rural Mangaluru. Descriptive analysis and Pearson’s chi-square were employed in data analysis. Results: Adequate knowledge was observed only in 18.5% of the participants. Around 30.8% of participants thought antibiotics killed all germs while 23.8% were of no opinion. Furthermore, 60.8% thought that antibiotics speed up recovery from flu. Only about 23% thought frequent use of antibiotics would make the bacteria stronger and ineffective in the future. A minimal of 16.2% knew that antibiotic resistance is a global problem. About 52.3% preferred to take an antibiotic whenever they had the flu. However, 47% wanted to take it after doctors’ consultation. The study showed that compliance to complete the course was better when a doctor explained the proper use of the prescribed antibiotic. Additionally 31.5% opted for self-medication using the previous prescription and 21.5% took the antibiotics suggested by anyone other than the doctor. Conclusion: The study findings help re-evaluate the current public awareness activity and provide insight into some of the areas required to be focused on and aid the adequate legislative changes for a better outcome.https://jprevepi.com/PDF/jpe-7-e26162.pdfantibiotic useantimicrobial resistanceattitudeknowledgepracticepublicrural |
| spellingShingle | Amit Khelgi Raghavendra Huchchannavar Milu Mary Mathew Sathya Anandam Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among the rural public in Mangaluru, India Journal of Preventive Epidemiology antibiotic use antimicrobial resistance attitude knowledge practice public rural |
| title | Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among the rural public in Mangaluru, India |
| title_full | Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among the rural public in Mangaluru, India |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among the rural public in Mangaluru, India |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among the rural public in Mangaluru, India |
| title_short | Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among the rural public in Mangaluru, India |
| title_sort | knowledge attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among the rural public in mangaluru india |
| topic | antibiotic use antimicrobial resistance attitude knowledge practice public rural |
| url | https://jprevepi.com/PDF/jpe-7-e26162.pdf |
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