2026-01-102026-01-102023-05-28https://repos.sumathipublications.com:8000/handle/123456789/261Background: 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.  application/pdftext/xmlCopyright (c) 2023 Ramdas Bhat, Preeti Shanbhag, A Ramakrishna Shabarayahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)AntibioticsInfectionsMangaloreKnowledgeinfo:eu-repo/semantics/article