Is the level of knowledge a predictor of rational antibiotic use in Serbia?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The objective of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and behavior regarding antibiotics of the general population.

Methods

The study sample consisted of adult subjects who consulted general practitioners at health centers in Serbia and agreed to complete the questionnaire. A total of 668 questionnaires were distributed; 500 respondents completed the entire questionnaire (response rate 74.85%).

Results

The average age was 51.65 ± 16.56 years, 60.80% of the respondents were women. The median antibiotic knowledge score was 9. Predictors of adequate antibiotic knowledge were higher education level and a family member whose ocuppation was related to health-care. Overall, 58.4% of respondents believed that antibiotics could be used to treat c

SUBMITTER: Horvat OJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5507268 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature