Antibiotics to cure or harm: Concept of antibiotic resistance among health professional students in Nepal

Nayak, Sandeep; Rana, Muna; Mayya, Shreemathi S; Gupta, Govind P.; Wazir, Sartaj Singh; Parmar, Kumari Shipra; Goel, Kapil

doi:10.5455/ijmsph.2016.14052016515

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“…In our study, we found that the MS showed higher levels of knowledge/attitude/practice associated with antibiotic use than the NMS in general. Most of our findings are consistent with other studies in Nepal and other countries [12,13,14,16,18,19]. However, for some of the KAP questions, both the MS and NMS exhibited a low level, with the NMS displaying a lower level than the MS. Like similar research, these findings not only indicated the necessity of launching specific interventions for both groups respectively and collectively, but also identified the priority areas for improvement [20].…”

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“…In this plan, arousing the awareness of the inappropriate use of antibiotics has been set as one of the priority areas in combating antibiotic resistance, while only a few studies on this topic have been conducted in Nepal. Nayak et al highlighted the need for further studies among health professionals to strengthen the curriculum on antibiotics use and self-medication practices in Nepal [18]. Less concerns are focused on medical students (MS) and non-medical students (NMS), despite the fact that their knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding the use of antibiotics have a tremendous impact on the consequences associated with antibiotic use.…”

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“…Less concerns are focused on medical students (MS) and non-medical students (NMS), despite the fact that their knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding the use of antibiotics have a tremendous impact on the consequences associated with antibiotic use. Only a few studies have been conducted so far among nursing and dental background students in Nepal [18,19]. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) associated with antibiotics use among medical and non-medical students at Kathmandu University, Nepal.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Associated with Antibiotic Use among University Students: A Survey in Nepal

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Shrestha

Mao

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The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary study to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) associated with antibiotic use among medical students (MS) and non-medical students (NMS) at Kathmandu University, Nepal. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 1223 students for a cross-sectional study. In total, 1222 questionnaires collected from 609 MS and 613 NMS were regarded as effective. A t-test and Chi-square test were applied to analyze the data. A total of 25 out of 39 questions in the KAP survey were found to have statistical significance. The MS showed higher levels of knowledge/attitude/practice associated with antibiotic use than the NMS. Significant gaps were found in and between the MS and NMS in the first and final years of study. Interventions, such as lectures, courses, workshops, and seminars on antibiotic use, along with internet and media campaigns, etc., are needed to improve the awareness and change the behavior of both the MS and the NMS of universities with regards to the rational use of antibiotics.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Associated with Antibiotic Use among University Students: A Survey in Nepal

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“…The emergence of AMR therefore poses a serious threat to public health resulting in prolonged illness and greater risk of death 4 . In addition, It leads to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs, delayed recuperation, and long-term disability 2, 5,6 .…”

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Public awareness regarding the use and resistance of antibiotics: A cross-sectional study among Nepalese adults in Kathmandu valley

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Background: Antibiotics are considered to be among the most commonly sold drug classes globally. Antibiotic resistance is a recognized public health issue at the local, national and global levels.Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify awareness of general public regarding the use and resistance of antibiotics.Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Kathmandu in November 2016 using a quantitative questionnaire among 120 adult people aged 20–60 years. Convenience sampling method was used and information on use of antibiotics and resistance was obtained using semi-structured questionnaire through interview method. Descriptive statistics was done to describe the respondent’s level of awareness regarding use of antibiotics and resistance.Results: Among the total respondents, majority had incorrect awareness as regards to action, reasons for using antibiotics, possible side effects of the antibiotic. Seventy one percent of the respondents had not heard about antibiotic resistance. The study finding showed that about 66.7% of the participants had inadequate awareness towards use and resistance of antibiotics.Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that the overall awareness on antibiotic use and resistance is poorly understood among our respondents. This information can be utilized in future educational and antibiotic resistance awareness raising campaigns.

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“…Successful antimicrobial therapy of an infection ultimately depends on the concentration of the antibiotic at the site of infection and intact host defenses [5]. Antibiotic resistance has become a major global health problem that threats our ability to treat common infectious diseases and needs urgent action [6].…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Antibiotic Use among Medical Students

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Chaudhary

Paudel

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Janaki Med. Coll. J. Med. Sci.

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Background and Objectives: Bacterial resistance has reached an alarming proportion in developing countries because of various reasons like indiscriminate use of antibiotics and its availability as over the counter (OTC) drugs. This study is to get an overview of students understanding of antibiotics and to compare the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on antibiotic use among undergraduate medical students. Material and methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among undergraduate medical students of Janaki Medical College. A structured and customized self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic and knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding antibiotic use of medical students. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Out of 183 undergraduate medical students from first, second and third year of Janaki medical College, 115 (62.8%) were male and 68 (37.2%) were female. Among medical students, mean rank of knowledge on antibiotic use among first year (mean rank = 89.36) and second year (mean rank = 87.50) was lower compared to third year (mean rank = 97.78). The mean rank for attitude among first year (mean rank = 87.75) and second year (mean rank = 94.38) was lower compared to third year (mean rank = 94.56). Likewise, practice of antibiotic use was low among first year (mean rank = 61.27) and second year (mean rank = 105.91) compared to third year students (mean rank = 115.19). There is significant difference of mean rank for the practice (p<0.0001) but not for knowledge and attitude on antibiotic use among the students studying in different years. Conclusion: This study showed varying level of knowledge, attitude and practice on antibiotics use among undergraduate medical students of first, second and third year, suggesting that continuous educational intervention on rational use of antibiotic should be made mandatory in the all the academic years of undergraduate medical curriculum, for promoting judicious use of antibiotics, minimizing self-medication and impacts of antibiotic resistance, and for rational antibiotics prescription by future doctors.

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Antibiotics to cure or harm: Concept of antibiotic resistance among health professional students in Nepal

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Associated with Antibiotic Use among University Students: A Survey in Nepal

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Associated with Antibiotic Use among University Students: A Survey in Nepal

Public awareness regarding the use and resistance of antibiotics: A cross-sectional study among Nepalese adults in Kathmandu valley

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Antibiotic Use among Medical Students

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