Antibiotic awareness: exploring knowledge among culturally and linguistically diverse patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs must address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients who often experience language barriers and varying cultural beliefs regarding antibiotics. They are at greater risk of receiving suboptimal or inappropriate care, yet guidance to support AMS practices for this population remains limited.

Aim

To investigate antibiotic knowledge, perspectives, and experiences of CALD patients.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted between May to November 2023 at a Western Sydney tertiary hospital. Adult patients of CALD background on systemic antibiotics for more than 72 hours under surgical, respiratory, and geriatric specialties were surveyed on their understanding of their antibiotic t

SUBMITTER: Tran K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12415797 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature