Evaluating the Knowledge Regarding Antibiotic Use and Antibiotic Resistance in the Community of Karachi, Pakistan
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Evaluating, Knowledge, Antibiotic use, Antibiotic Resistance
Abstract
Introduction: Worldwide antimicrobial resistance is increasing in response to inappropriate antibiotic use.
Objectives: To investigate the knowledge about antibiotics and their resistance in the community of Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved a convenient sampling technique from the community participants in Karachi, Pakistan. A 200 sample sizes were part of the study. An adopted questionnaire was used for the data collection.
Results: Among 200 participants, 46% understood antibiotic resistance as reduced effectiveness and 50% recognized increasing infection resistance. About 54% knew treating antibiotic-resistant infections was challenging, and 63% understood the personal impact. Moreover, 64% acknowledged antibiotic-resistant bacteria spread, and 44% recognized procedure complications. On antibiotic use, 67% believed stopping when feeling better, 56% found using antibiotics from others acceptable, and 65% considered reusing effective.
Conclusion: The survey reveals a mix of understanding and misconceptions. Participants recognized antibiotic resistance's impact but lacked awareness of its global scope. Similarly, while aware of proper use, they misunderstood treatable conditions. This highlights the need for enhanced education on these topics.
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Rizwan Ali
MSN Scholar at Ziauddin University Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
Afsha Bibi
MSN Scholar at Ziauddin University Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
Javed Iqbal Iqbal
Nursing Management Department communicable disease center-Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar
Amir Sultan
Assistant professor Tasleem College of Nursing and health sciences.
Dr. Asfand yar Khalid
Medical Education Department Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar P.O BOX 3050.
Muhammad Hasnain Shaikh
Principle of Horizon School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Abdualqadir J Nashwan
Directore of Nursing Nursing and Midwifery Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar
Nasir Ali
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Dr Hafiz Amjid Hussian
Assistant professor Faisalabad Medical University
Dr Maliha B. Thapur,
Senior Consultant Division of Infectious Disease/Medicine Communicable disease center-Hamad Medical.
Umemma Mumtaz
MC College of medical and Health sciences