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J Prevent Med 2024, 11(3): 249-262 |
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Jahanandish A, Ameri Siahooei A, Fathalipour M. Evaluation the knowledge and attitude of patients towards the use of antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections. J Prevent Med 2024; 11 (3) :249-262
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1- Student, Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
2- PharmD, Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
3- PhD, Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
2- PharmD, Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
3- PhD, Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
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Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant global health threat. Promoting rational antibiotic use through public awareness and education is crucial. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of pharmacy patrons regarding antibiotic use.
This analytical study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of patients receiving antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections at Pharmacy No. 1 of Bandar Affiliated Faculty of Pharmacy. Data was collected from June 22 to December 22, 2023, using a structured questionnaire encompassing demographic information, knowledge about antibiotics, and attitudes towards their use. Chi-square and One-Way ANOVA tests were employed to analyze the data, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: Of the 274 participants, 51.8% (142 individuals) were male. The mean age of the study population was 15.98 ± 44.01 years. The majority of participants demonstrated moderate to high levels of knowledge (97.1%) and attitude (89.8%) regarding antibiotic use. Notably, younger and employed individuals exhibited significantly higher levels of knowledge and attitude (p < 0.001). Furthermore, 44.5% of participants were aware of antibiotic resistance.
Conclusion: Most patients' knowledge and attitude regarding the use of antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections was moderate or high.
This analytical study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of patients receiving antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections at Pharmacy No. 1 of Bandar Affiliated Faculty of Pharmacy. Data was collected from June 22 to December 22, 2023, using a structured questionnaire encompassing demographic information, knowledge about antibiotics, and attitudes towards their use. Chi-square and One-Way ANOVA tests were employed to analyze the data, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: Of the 274 participants, 51.8% (142 individuals) were male. The mean age of the study population was 15.98 ± 44.01 years. The majority of participants demonstrated moderate to high levels of knowledge (97.1%) and attitude (89.8%) regarding antibiotic use. Notably, younger and employed individuals exhibited significantly higher levels of knowledge and attitude (p < 0.001). Furthermore, 44.5% of participants were aware of antibiotic resistance.
Conclusion: Most patients' knowledge and attitude regarding the use of antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections was moderate or high.
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Received: 2024/03/12 | Accepted: 2024/09/22 | Published: 2025/05/6
Received: 2024/03/12 | Accepted: 2024/09/22 | Published: 2025/05/6
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