Knowledge and practices regarding antibiotics use: Findings from a cross-sectional survey among Italian adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

This study aimed to assess the knowledge on antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the antibiotic use among the general public in Southern Italy and to analyze whether sociodemographic characteristics could be associated with poor knowledge and improper practices.

Methodology

From March to November 2019, a face-to-face interview was conducted with adult subjects attending the waiting room of 27 randomly selected general practitioners (GPs) in Southern Italy. The questionnaire covered sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge on antibiotics and AMR and practices regarding the consumption of and self-medication with antibiotics.

Results

The response rate was 89.7%. In the sample, 29.2% thought that antibiotics are effective for vi

SUBMITTER: Bianco A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7502262 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature