Understanding antibiotic knowledge, attitudes, and practices: a cross-sectional study in physicians from a Colombian region, 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antibiotic resistance has been identified as a global health threat. Knowledge, attitudes, and inappropriate prescription practices of antibiotics by physicians play a crucial role in this problem. In Colombia, research addressing this issue is scarce.

Methods

A cross-sectional study involving 258 physicians was conducted. A scale with questions on sociodemographic aspects, level of education, satisfaction with antibiotic education received, and knowledge, attitudes, and practices was administered. The scale was designed for each item to be analyzed individually or as a total score ranging from 0 to 100 (0 being the lowest and 100 the highest).

Results

31.5% of physicians rated the education received on antibiotics as fair to poor. The knowledge score was 8

SUBMITTER: Taborda JCM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11000393 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature