A cross-sectional study on public knowledge and awareness of antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance in Mangalore, India

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dc.creatorBhat, Ramdas
dc.creatorShanbhag, Preeti
dc.creatorShabaraya, A Ramakrishna
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-10T19:04:06Z
dc.date.available2026-01-10T19:04:06Z
dc.date.issued2023-05-28
dc.descriptionBackground: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global public health issue that requires immediate attention. Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotics and AMR among the general population in Mangalore, India. Materials and Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 250 participants, out of which 220 were used for reporting results, and 30 were excluded due to incompleteness. Result: The results showed that many participants had limited knowledge regarding the proper use of antibiotics, and a significant number tended to misuse them. 74.3% of participants did not complete the full course of antibiotics, and 51.82% used leftover antibiotics for the same cases. On the other hand, the majority of participants recognized the importance of checking the expiry date of antibiotics 80.91% said yes and 66.36% agreed that unnecessary use of antibiotics causes bacterial resistance. Conclusion: This study highlights the gaps in public knowledge and practices related to antibiotics and AMR in Mangalore, India. It underscores the need for more public education and awareness campaigns to prevent the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, and to prevent the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. A multi-faceted approach that involves healthcare providers, policymakers, and the public is necessary to tackle this global public health challenge.  en-US
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dc.languageeng
dc.publisherSumathi Publicationsen-US
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dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal of Current Research in Physiology and Pharmacologyen-US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVolume 7, Issue 4en-US
dc.rightsCopyright (c) 2023 Ramdas Bhat, Preeti Shanbhag, A Ramakrishna Shabarayaen-US
dc.rightshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0en-US
dc.sourceInternational Journal of Current Research in Physiology and Pharmacology; Volume 7, Issue 4; 2023; 1-6en-US
dc.source2523-6709
dc.source2523-6695
dc.subjectAntimicrobial resistance (AMR)en-US
dc.subjectAntibioticsen-US
dc.subjectInfectionsen-US
dc.subjectMangaloreen-US
dc.subjectKnowledgeen-US
dc.titleA cross-sectional study on public knowledge and awareness of antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance in Mangalore, Indiaen-US
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