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Knowledge attitude and practice of antibiotic use among medical students in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.
Bonna, Atia Sharmin; Mazumder, Sinthia; Manna, Ridwana Maher; Pavel, Shahed Rafi; Nahin, Sabrina; Ahmad, Istiak; Nabilah, Nujhat; Ali, Mohammad; Amin, Mohammad Ashraful.
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  • Bonna AS; Department of Public Health North South University Dhaka Bangladesh.
  • Mazumder S; Division of Public Health Public Health Promotion and Development Society (PPDS) Dhaka Bangladesh.
  • Manna RM; Department of Public Health North South University Dhaka Bangladesh.
  • Pavel SR; Department of Public Health North South University Dhaka Bangladesh.
  • Nahin S; Division of Public Health Public Health Promotion and Development Society (PPDS) Dhaka Bangladesh.
  • Ahmad I; Department of Community Dentistry Bangladesh University of Health Science Dhaka Bangladesh.
  • Nabilah N; Department of Physiology Green Life Medical College Hospital Dhaka Bangladesh.
  • Ali M; Department of Internal Medicine Bangladesh Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (BITID) Chittagong Bangladesh.
  • Amin MA; Department of Public Health North South University Dhaka Bangladesh.
Health Sci Rep ; 7(9): e70030, 2024 Sep.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39221054
ABSTRACT
Background and

Aims:

Antibiotic misuse represent a significant global health challenge, with medical students positioned as key figures in promoting responsible antibiotic usage. This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding antibiotic use among medical students in Bangladesh, aiming to identify areas for targeted educational and policy interventions.

Methods:

This cross-sectional survey was conducted among 501 medical students across various years of study in Bangladesh, collecting data over a 3-month period. The survey assessed antibiotic knowledge, usage practices, and attitudes towards misuse, employing descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression analyses to explore associations between students' demographic characteristics and their KAP towards antibiotics. Significance was assigned at p-value < 0.05.

Results:

In our study involving 501 medical students from four medical colleges in Bangladesh, we achieved a 76% response rate. Among the participants, 78.24% correctly identified antibiotics' effectiveness against bacterial infections, but 45.71% were uncertain about their efficacy against viral infections. Notably, 21.20% reported self-prescribing antibiotics, predominantly sourced from physician prescriptions (54.89%). The most common reason for antibiotic use was fever (19.02%). Senior students were less likely to have good knowledge compared to junior students, and urban students demonstrated a higher likelihood of good knowledge and positive attitude towards antibiotic resistance.

Conclusion:

This study highlights the critical need for educational reforms and antimicrobial stewardship among medical students in Bangladesh to combat antibiotic misuse and mitigate antimicrobial resistance.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Health Sci Rep Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Health Sci Rep Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos