The knowledge, practice, and attitude regarding antibiotic use among attendants of primary health care centres: a cross-sectional study in Qatar

Alkhuzaei, Ameera Mohamedhayder J. B.; Salama, Rasha; Eljak, Izz Eldin; Chehab, Mohamad; Selim, Nagah

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174804

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“…Furthermore, nearly half the respondents stored left-over antibiotics at home for future use-often beyond their expiry date. A similar finding was reported in a study conducted in Qatar by Alkhuzaei et al [26] which assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice of antibiotic use among 722 adult patients attending primary health care centres. Over 87% of these patients indicated they pressured physicians to prescribe antibiotics.…”

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Omani senior secondary school students’ knowledge of and attitudes to antibiotic resistance

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Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide problem that is increasing largely due to the misuse of antibiotics in human health and agriculture. This situation is further exacerbated by a dearth of new antibiotic development, the focus of pharmaceutical companies having shifted to more lucrative treatments for chronic conditions such as elevated blood pressure. To conserve the efficacy of the current crop of antibiotics, it is vital that they are used appropriately by individuals. Effective education may be a means to achieve such appropriate use. This paper reports on a large-scale, mixed methods study, which employed a survey and oral questionnaires, undertaken with senior secondary Omani students. The study explored students’ understanding of antibiotic resistance as well as their attitudes to the issue of antibiotic resistance. The study findings indicated that, although some students had a reasonably clear understanding of antibiotic resistance, many had serious misconceptions that could result in misuse of antibiotics. The article concludes with suggestions for amending secondary school pedagogy in Oman to address the misconceptions.

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Omani senior secondary school students’ knowledge of and attitudes to antibiotic resistance

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“…These beliefs often stem from misunderstandings, fear of side effects and a sense of improvement in health [31]. Misunderstandings manifest when users overestimate their knowledge or lack thereof, leading to antibiotic misuse, such as the belief that antibiotics can effectively treat non-bacterial ailments such as coughs, colds, body pain and flu [32][33][34][35][36]. Fear of side effects and premature discontinuation of antibiotics due to a sense of improvement, despite instructions to the contrary, also influence user behavior [37,38].…”

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Understanding antibiotic use in the community setting in Thailand: Does communication matter?

Sunpuwan,

Punpuing,

Jaruruengpaisan

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background It is known that the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials leads to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Effective communication between dispensers and users is thus crucial in reducing inappropriate antibiotic use. Objective This study aims to gain a better understanding of communication around the use of antibiotics in the community and seeks potential implementation strategies to change dispenser and user practices in communication aspects. Methods Qualitative methods were employed, including in-depth interviews with 18 drug suppliers and 16 community members, and eight focus group discussions with key informants. Data were collected in the Kanchanaburi Demographic Health Surveillance System in urban and semi-urban communities in the western region of Thailand. The thematic analysis included communication quality, communication and imbalanced power, and misconceptions and instruction. The OpenCode qualitative software program was employed. Results The study revealed that the quality of communication was significantly influenced by the interaction of antibiotic dispensing with language and information. This interaction creates communication constraints between those dispensing antibiotics and the recipients, resulting in a less-than-optimal exchange of information. Consequently, users received limited information concerning the proper use of antibiotics. Furthermore, power imbalances and communication dynamics were perpetuated, mainly stemming from varying levels of access to and knowledge about antibiotics. This imbalance in power dynamics became evident between those dispensing antibiotics and the users. Users, as well as dispensers lacking proper qualifications, found themselves in a precarious position due to their inadequate knowledge of antibiotics. Moreover, it is noteworthy that misconceptions often conflicted with antibiotic instructions, leading to challenges in adhering to antibiotic regimens. These challenges primarily arose from misconceptions about antibiotics and concerns about potential side effects, particularly when users started to feel better. Conclusions The findings highlight the importance of enhancing communication between dispensers and users through future interventions. These interventions should aim to bolster user understanding of antibiotics and provide clear, trustworthy instructions for their proper usage. Investigating innovative communication methods, such as the use of QR codes, presents a promising avenue for consideration. By addressing these communication gaps, we can advocate for the appropriate utilization of antibiotics and mitigate the prevalence of AMR.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of community pharmacists regarding antibiotic use and resistance: a cross-sectional study from the United Arab Emirates

Qudah,

Alameri,

Alqudah

et al. 2024

International Journal of Environmental Health Research

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The knowledge, practice, and attitude regarding antibiotic use among attendants of primary health care centres: a cross-sectional study in Qatar

Cited by 3 publications

References 15 publications

Omani senior secondary school students’ knowledge of and attitudes to antibiotic resistance

Omani senior secondary school students’ knowledge of and attitudes to antibiotic resistance

Understanding antibiotic use in the community setting in Thailand: Does communication matter?

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of community pharmacists regarding antibiotic use and resistance: a cross-sectional study from the United Arab Emirates

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