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- Title
Evaluation of Students' Knowledge, Practice and Attitudes Related to Antibiotics Use and Resistance in the Context of Iraqi Medical Education.
- Authors
Jabarah AL-Zobaidy, Mohammed Abdul-Hassan
- Abstract
Inappropriate use of antibacterial drugs leads to emergence of multi-drug resistant bacteria and renders these agents useless. Raising awareness of medical and nursing students is critical for dealing with this progressive problem. Therefore, the aim of this study was to appraise knowledge, practice and attitudes concerning antibiotics use and resistance among medical and nursing students at University of AL-Qadisiyah, Iraq. A descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study involved 5th-year medical and 4th-year nursing students at University of AL-Qadisiyah in the 2017/2018 academic year. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and presented as absolute numbers and percentages. Participants of current study demonstrated reasonable level of knowledge, yet questionable attitudes and practice about antibiotics. Knowledge about antibiotics has be translated into good attitudes and practice. Further education about prescription skills and control of infection is required.
- Publication
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 2019, Vol 10, Issue 4, p1635
- ISSN
0976-0245
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5958/0976-5506.2019.00949.5