Public awareness towards antibiotics use, misuse and resistance in Saudi community: A cross-sectional population survey

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dc.contributor.authorBdair, IAen_US
dc.contributor.authorBdair, OAen_US
dc.contributor.authorMaribbay, GMLen_US
dc.contributor.authorElzehiri, Den_US
dc.contributor.authorHassan, ESen_US
dc.contributor.authorTolentino, ADen_US
dc.contributor.authorEmara, MMen_US
dc.contributor.authorAli, EKen_US
dc.contributor.authorAbdelmeged, RMen_US
dc.contributor.authorFadul, MO.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-30T11:21:20Z
dc.date.available2024-11-30T11:21:20Z
dc.date.issued2024-09
dc.description.abstractAntibiotics (ABs) resistance is a worldwide health issue. However, there is a lack of awareness toward the proper use of ABs. This study was designed to assess the awareness of antibiotic usage and antibiotic resistance (ABR) among the public. A population-based survey was executed from September to November 2023. A validated questionnaire was administered to 600 participants. Data were analyzed through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 25. Multivariate regression was administered to identify associated factors with awareness. The results revealed a high prevalence of ABs consumption. The public knowledge of ABs was suboptimal where (50.2%) of the participants had sufficient knowledge. Moreover, it is worth highlighting that respondents hold a generally positive attitude (72.3%) and satisfactory practice (69.7%). Participants who are older, male, educated, married, and employed typically have significantly higher mean scores in knowledge, attitude, and practice. Public awareness about proper antibiotic usage and ABR is a vital public health concern. Considering the current study’s findings, ongoing educational activities should emphasize the importance of improving the public’s judicious use of ABs, which may help curb the spread of ABR. Educational campaigns to improve health literacy regarding dispensing, purchasing, prescribing, and using ABs are recommended particularly for the target groups.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAl-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAl-Balqa Applied University, Irbid, Jordanen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAl-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAl-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAl-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAl-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAl-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAl-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAl-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAl-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationBdair IA, Bdair OA, Maribbay GML, Elzehiri D, Hassan ES, Tolentino AD, Emara MM, Ali EK, Abdelmeged RM, Fadul MO.. Public awareness towards antibiotics use, misuse and resistance in Saudi community: A cross-sectional population survey. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2024 Sept; 14(9): 217-226en_US
dc.identifier.issn2231-3354
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/237700
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherOpen Science Publishers LLPen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber9en_US
dc.relation.volume14en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.7324/JAPS.2024.167162en_US
dc.subjectAntibiotics resistanceen_US
dc.subjectawarenessen_US
dc.subjectpublic healthen_US
dc.subjectself-medicationen_US
dc.subjectSaudi Arabia.en_US
dc.titlePublic awareness towards antibiotics use, misuse and resistance in Saudi community: A cross-sectional population surveyen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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