Knowledge and Attitudes of Patients About the Rational Use of Antibiotics

Korkmaz, Pinar; Mistanoglu-Ozatag, Duru; Pasali-Kilit, Turkan; Toka, Onur; Onbasi, Kevser

doi:10.36519/idcm.2024.305

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“…While the positive influence of a higher education level is unsurprising and has been shown in other investigations 25 , 26 , the relevant positive influence of a self-help group is worth exploring: In our cohort, 76.9% were members of a SSc self-help group, which could partly be attributed to our recruitment strategy. Nevertheless, scleroderma patients seem to be well connected in Germany.…”

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An online, two-day educational seminar had no impact on disease-specific knowledge in patients with systemic sclerosis

Garbe,

Raberger,

Wienke

et al. 2024

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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multifaceted disease, and its diagnosis triggers substantial anxiety and uncertainty for those affected. Currently, there are no valid data describing the impact of disease-specific patient education on the disease knowledge available. We created a two-day, online educational seminar to provide SSc patients with disease-specific information. The primary objective of the study was to observe the change in the disease-specific knowledge of the patients. A total of 118 patients were randomized into an intervention group and a waiting list control group. The change in knowledge was assessed using a multiple-choice test. The intervention group completed the questionnaire before, directly after, and 3 months after the seminar, while the waiting list control group also took the test 3 months before the seminar to rule out nonspecific learning. The primary outcome measure was the score difference between baseline and 3 months after baseline. The study was registered in the German Clinical Trials Register (protocol code DRKS00024915). The educational seminar resulted in a small, but measurable, increase in knowledge. While the two tests in the waiting list control group prior to the seminar did not show a nonspecific increase in disease knowledge, the intervention led to a numerical increase in knowledge (mean ± sd score difference 0.34 ± 1.31, 95% CI (− 0.23; 0.86), p = 0.26) that did not reach statistical significance. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that being a member of a self-help group (β = 1.12; p = 0.03) is a positive predictor of a higher disease knowledge. Although highly appreciated by participants, a two-day online seminar may not be the most appropriate format to generate measurable disease-specific knowledge. Self-help group membership was a positive predictor of a higher level of disease-specific knowledge prior to the educational seminar and should be recommended to every affected person.

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An online, two-day educational seminar had no impact on disease-specific knowledge in patients with systemic sclerosis

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Raberger,

Wienke

et al. 2024

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Antibiotics Use Among Medical Sector Final-Year Students in Egypt

Emera,

El-Baraky,

Abbassi

et al. 2024

Med.Sci.Educ.

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Introduction Medical sector students must be well-educated and competent to spread public awareness of antibiotics among the public to combat antibiotic resistance. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of students regarding antibiotic use and resistance in Egypt. Methodology A cross-sectional questionnaire was specially designed and self-administered by final-year students (medicine (MS), pharmacy (PS), dentistry (DS), and nursing (NS)) during the last semester at nine universities. Results Among 1250 recruited students, with an 89% response rate, PS and MS showed the highest knowledge level, whereas NS scored the lowest. The study revealed some misconceptions and malpractices among students. Two-thirds of PS and NS, half of DS, and a third of MS believed antibiotics treat sore throats. Sixty percent of NS and DS were unaware that vancomycin treats methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Over half of MS and NS and a third of DS and PS lacked knowledge of amoxicillin safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The prevalence of antibiotics self-medication (ABSM) was highest among PS (30%), followed by NS (27%) and DS (25%), while MS reported the lowest rate (16.6%). One-third of students preferred to use newer and more expensive antibiotics. Seven percent of the students used the local guidelines, 12% used the international guidelines as sources of information, and only 8% received relevant formal training. Conclusions The study found misconceptions and injudicious antibiotic use among medical sector students. Effective educational interventions and relevant training are needed to enhance their KAP on rational antibiotic use to minimize antibiotic resistance.

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Knowledge and Attitudes of Patients About the Rational Use of Antibiotics

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An online, two-day educational seminar had no impact on disease-specific knowledge in patients with systemic sclerosis

An online, two-day educational seminar had no impact on disease-specific knowledge in patients with systemic sclerosis

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Antibiotics Use Among Medical Sector Final-Year Students in Egypt

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