A Survey To Assess Knowledge Attitude Practice Of Participants Towards Antibiotics Use and Resistance

Abstract

Antibiotic resistance is a global health crisis affecting millions of people worldwide. 
Antibiotic abuse (overuse, underuse, and/or inappropriate use) is the main risk factor 
for the emergence of ABR.Over the course of three months, from June 2022 to 
September 2022, a survey of the general population was carried out using a validated 
questionnaire. The survey, which included demographic information and KAP 
assessments made up of 10 knowledge-related questions, 5 attitude-related questions, 
and 4 practice-related questions, was distributed via Google Form. participants had 
74.78% knowledge,59.24% attitude, 68.12% practice. This will be utilized as a 
resource to help local government officials and medical experts educate the public on 
the safe use of antibiotics and devise measures to combat AMR, which will be to the 
community's benefit