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Rev Biomed 2024; 35 (2)

Knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance in the Veracruz population

Sarmiento-Cruz M, Rentería-Hernández M, Torres-Hernández RM, Hernández-Romano PA, López-Balderas NA

Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 85-93
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ABSTRACT

Introduction. The increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the health care systems worldwide. The excessive use of antibiotics and the lack of knowledge in population contributes with the appearance, persistence and transmission of resistant bacteria.
Objective. To analyze the level of knowledge about the use of antibiotics and AMR, and its association with the attitudes and habits of responsible consumption of antibiotics by the adult population of the Veracruz-Boca del Rio metropolitan area.
Material and methods. Observational and cross-sectional study, in which 400 surveys were carried out evaluating knowledge about antibiotics and AMR, attitudes, antibiotic consumption, and access to information related to AMR.
Results. About 27% had a sufficient level of knowledge about AMR and antibiotic consumption, while 59.8% obtained a regular level and 13.3% an insufficient level. More than 60% consumed antibiotics in the last six months, mainly from the private sector (67.5%). The higher level of knowledge was associated with higher education (p‹0.023), older age (p‹0.001), occupation (p‹0.001), and have received information in the last year (p‹0.001). Health personnel were the main source of information (55.5%).
Conclusions. Most of the respondents had a regular or sufficient level of knowledge, however, misconceptions and inappropriate attitudes of relevance were identified, so AMR information among young people should be improved, through digital and social media to improve knowledge and antibiotic consumption habits.


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