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Observational studyBioMed research international2023

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

Fiza Ayub, Tahir Mehmood Khan, Muhammad Usman Amin, Mirza Rafi Baig, Allah Bukhsh, Khadija Zaman, Asma Afzal, Sana Bibi, Muhammad Umar Javed, Fouzia Naheed and 2 more

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Fiza AyubInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4815-0089
Tahir Mehmood KhanInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0081-1957
Muhammad Usman AminDepartment of Pharmacy, Abasyn University, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Mirza Rafi BaigDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacotherapeutics, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Al Mizhar Dubai, UAE.
Allah BukhshInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Khadija ZamanInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Asma AfzalInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Sana BibiInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Muhammad Umar JavedBasic Health Unit, Tehsil Chichawatni, District Sahiwal, Pakistan.
Fouzia NaheedRural Health Center, Basirpur, Tehsil Depalpur District Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
Jamshaid AlamRural Health Center Khayaban-E-Sir Syed Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Hafiz Ishfaq AhmadDepartment of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7512-3254

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: To compare the knowledge of antibiotic resistance between medical and nonmedical university students of Lahore. 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.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsStudentsStudents, MedicalAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMalePakistanSurveys and QuestionnairesUniversitiesYoung AdultAnti-Bacterial Agents

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PMID39282107
PMCPMC11401652

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