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AuthorAlshakka, Mohammed
AuthorHatem, Najmaddin A.H.
AuthorAl-Abd, Nazeh
AuthorBadullah, Wafa
AuthorAlawi, Shuhd
AuthorMohamed Ibrahim, Mohamed Izham
Available date2023-05-15T08:02:23Z
Publication Date2023-03-01
Publication NameJournal of Infection in Developing Countries
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3855/JIDC.17319
CitationAlshakka, M., Hatem, N. A., Al-Abd, N., Badullah, W., Alawi, S., & Ibrahim, M. I. M. (2023). Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward antibiotic use among the general public in a resource-poor setting: A case of Aden-Yemen. The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 17(03), 345-352.‏
ISSN20366590
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/42739
AbstractIntroduction: Antibiotic overuse and misuse can cause serious health issues. These problems have contributed to a rise in bacterial resistance. Hence, our study aims to highlight the existing knowledge and attitudes toward antibiotic usage among the general public in Aden-Yemen. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study of knowledge, attitude, and practice of the general public was conducted in different areas of Aden city–Yemen. The study conveniently selected a sample of 400 general public working in different areas in Aden. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. Results: A total of 400 participants were involved in the study. Nearly 88.8% administered antibiotics in all cases of fever, 58.3% thought that antibiotics could cure infections caused by the virus, and 65.5% disagree that antibiotics should be stopped as soon as the complaint disappears. More than 77.5% thought that antibiotics in cases of the common cold are not necessary. However, 46.5% incorrectly thought that "early use of antibiotics in patients with cough, running nose, and sore throat would be cured quickly". Concerning knowledge of antibiotic resistance, 81.5% correctly answered that "overuse of antibiotics increases the risk of resistance. Most respondents reported that physicians were their primary source of information regarding antibiotic use. The most noted among respondents was that 62.7% had antibiotics for treatment without prescription in the last six months. Conclusions: Respondents have adequate knowledge and moderate attitude toward antibiotic use. However, self-medication was common practice among the general public of Aden. Therefore, they had a misunderstanding, misconception, and irrational use of antibiotics.
Languageen
PublisherJournal of Infection in Developing Countries
SubjectAntibiotics use
attitude
knowledge
practice
self-medication
Yemen
TitleKnowledge, attitude, and practice toward antibiotic use among the general public in a resource-poor setting: A case of Aden-Yemen
TypeArticle
Pagination345-352
Issue Number3
Volume Number17
dc.accessType Open Access


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