Knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of Egyptians towards antibiotic use in the community: can we do better?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infectious diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide. This is concerning because of the increasing capacity of the pathogens to develop antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic overuse and misuse remain the main drivers of resistance development. In the USA and Europe, annual campaigns raise awareness of antibiotic misuse hazards and promote their judicial use. Similar efforts are lacking in Egypt. This study assessed the knowledge of the public in Alexandria, Egypt of antibiotic misuse risks and their habits towards antibiotic use, in addition to conducting a campaign to increase awareness of the safe use of antibiotics.

Methods

A questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards antibiotics was used to collect responses from study partic

SUBMITTER: Maarouf L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10210355 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature