Knowledge, attitude, and awareness of antibiotic resistance among medical students
Background: There is a rising trend in antibiotic use and misuse which contributes to antibiotic resistance. Objective: This cross‑sectional, questionnaire‑based study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and awareness of antibiotic resistance among medical students. Materials and Methods: The s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2019
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/6327/1/FH02-FP-19-28157.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/6327/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Background: There is a rising trend in antibiotic use and misuse which contributes to antibiotic resistance. Objective: This cross‑sectional,
questionnaire‑based study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and awareness of antibiotic resistance among medical students.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on medical students of all years (year 1–5) in a private university of Malaysia coincide
with the “Antibiotic Awareness Week” of the World Health Organization. Results: Students in the clinical phase of their training had more
awareness than the preclinical phase on the consumption of antibiotics over the counter without prescription (P = 0.008). Students of both the
phases responded differently when asked whether the newer antibiotics were more effective in treating infection (P = 0.022). Only 43.5% of
year 4 and 42.3% of year 5 students were aware (P = 0.036) about Antibiotic Awareness Week. Conclusion: The study concludes that medical
students should have in‑depth knowledge about antibiotic resistance and its underlying mechanisms to prevent the misuse of antibiotics. |
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