Perception, attitude, and knowledge regarding antimicrobial resistance, appropriate antimicrobial use, and infection control among future medical practitioners: A multicenter study

© 2016 by The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. A questionnaire-based study was conducted among final-year Thai medical students. The problem of antimicrobial resistance is well recognized, but their knowledge of antimicrobial resistance, appropriate antimicrobial use, and infection co...

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Main Authors: Chuenchom N., Thamlikitkul V., Chaiwarith R., Deoisares R., Rattanaumpawan P.
Format: Journal
Published: 2017
Online Access:https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84964197750&origin=inward
http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/41916
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Institution: Chiang Mai University
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Summary:© 2016 by The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. A questionnaire-based study was conducted among final-year Thai medical students. The problem of antimicrobial resistance is well recognized, but their knowledge of antimicrobial resistance, appropriate antimicrobial use, and infection control was substantially limited. Only half of these students recognized existence of an antimicrobial stewardship program or infection control unit in their hospitals.