Knowledge of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, antibiotic use and eHealth literacy among nursing students in Thailand: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Antibiotic resistance poses a major global public health threat. However, research on this issue is limited, especially among nursing students. This study aims to examine knowledge of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, antibiotic use, and eHealth literacy in Thailand.

Design

A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online self-administered questionnaire. The WHO Antibiotic Resistance: Multi-Country Public Awareness Survey and the eHealth Literacy Scale were used. Descriptive and multiple regression analyses were performed.

Setting

Thailand's North, South, Central and Northeast between January and February 2024.

Participants

A total of 1180 nursing students aged 18 or older, from first to fourth year and fluent in Thai, were invited to parti

SUBMITTER: Jianvitayakij S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11551986 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature