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Comparison of General Use of Antibiotics between Medical and Nonmedical University Students of Lahore.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Wiley Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101600173 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2314-6141 (Electronic) NLM ISO Abbreviation: Biomed Res Int Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2024- : [Hoboken, NJ] : Wiley
      Original Publication: New York, NY : Hindawi Pub. Co.
    • Subject Terms:
      Anti-Bacterial Agents*/therapeutic use ; Students, Medical*/statistics & numerical data ; Students*/statistics & numerical data; Humans ; Pakistan ; Male ; Female ; Universities ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    • Abstract:
      Objective: To compare the knowledge of antibiotic resistance between medical and nonmedical university students of Lahore. Methodology. An observational cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted among students of Lahore, Pakistan, from November 12, 2021, to December 13, 2021. The convenience sampling method was used to select students. Descriptive analysis and chi-square test were performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0.
      Results: 52.9% medical and 42.25% nonmedical students knew about antibiotics. 24.1% medical and 18.3% nonmedical students do not take antibiotics without a prescription. 40.6% medical and only 19.3% nonmedical students knew about the course of antibiotics. Medical students let the minor ailments recover naturally compared to nonmedical students who visit the doctor more often. Both groups complete the course of antibiotics without a significant difference. 49% medical and 27.9% nonmedical students knew that bacteria can develop resistance against antibiotics. Most nonmedical students responded that antibiotics can work even after resistance. Medical students have better knowledge about the relationship of resistance with overuse and misuse.
      Conclusion: The knowledge of antibiotics and compliance to therapy of the nonmedical students were less than those of the medical students. Medical students were aware of the pattern of taking antibiotics because of their educational background. There is a dire need for awareness regarding antibiotic use in this group to conserve treatment options for future use.
      (Copyright © 2023 Fiza Ayub et al.)
    • Abstract:
      The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this article.
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    • Accession Number:
      0 (Anti-Bacterial Agents)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240916 Date Completed: 20240916 Latest Revision: 20250203
    • Publication Date:
      20260130
    • Accession Number:
      PMC11401652
    • Accession Number:
      10.1155/2023/8534944
    • Accession Number:
      39282107