Knowledge, Awareness, and Perceptions Towards Antibiotic Use, Resistance, and Antimicrobial Stewardship Among Final-Year Medical and Pharmacy Students in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a global crisis leading to increased mortality and economic burden. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) promotes responsible antibiotic use and prescribing practices to combat ABR. This study assessed the knowledge, awareness, and perceptions of final-year medical and pharmacy students in Saudi Arabia regarding antibiotic use, ABR, and AMS. Methods: A national cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to April 2024 using a 49-item questionnaire. The survey assessed knowledge of antibiotic use, ABR, and AMS using predefined scoring, while perceptions were evaluated with a 5-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests to explore associations between independent variables and o

SUBMITTER: Alshehri AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11852200 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature