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ERIC Number: EJ1370782
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
EISSN: EISSN-1940-3208
Antibiotic Use: A Cross-Sectional Survey Assessing the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices amongst Students of Punjab, Pakistan
Shah, Shahid; Abbas, Ghulam; Chauhdary, Zunera; Aslam, Ayesha; Rehman, Anees ur; Khurram, Haris; Noreen, Sibgha; Chand, Usman Rashid; Younis, Muhammad Haseeb; Zulfiqar, Umar
Journal of American College Health, v70 n8 p2499-2504 2022
Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of students regarding the use of antibiotics in Punjab, Pakistan. Participants: 525 medical and non-medical students from Punjab in Pakistan. Methods: The t-test and ANOVA were used to compare the average response of respondents. Chi-square test was used to measure the association of different elements. Results: The mean age was 20.78 ± 2.10%. About 14% of the students agreed about the appropriateness of antibiotics for viral infections, and 15% of students said they stopped taking the drugs when symptoms subsided. 65.7% of students took antibiotics only when prescribed by a doctor and 54% bought antibiotics without prescription. Statistically significant results were found among the students who had heard about the antibiotic resistance (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study will help assess the adequacy of current educational campaigns, maximize rationalization of antibiotic use, and minimize gaps in knowledge and attitudes.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pakistan
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