Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use in Bangladesh: Findings from a cross-sectional study

Md Abu Raihan, Md Saiful Islam, Shariful Islam, A F M Mahmudul Islam, Khandaker Tanveer Ahmed, Tania Ahmed, Md Nahidul Islam, Shamsunnahar Ahmed, Mysha Samiha Chowdhury, Dipto Kumar Sarker and Anika Bushra Lamisa

PLOS ONE, 2024, vol. 19, issue 2, 1-19

Abstract: Background: Escalating antibiotic resistance presents a notable worldwide dilemma, pointing a large involvement of general population. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the utilization of antibiotics among Bangladeshi residents. Methods: A cross-sectional study, conducted from January 01 to April 25, 2022, included 1,947 Bangladeshi adults with a history of antibiotic use, via online surveys and face-to-face interviews using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and multivariate linear regression models were employed. Results: Mean scores for knowledge, attitudes, and practices were 6.59±1.20, 8.34±1.19, and 12.74±2.59, with correct rates of 73.22%, 92.67%, and 57.91%. Positive predictors for knowledge included being unmarried (β = 0.10, p = 0.001), higher education (College: β = 0.09, p = 0.025; Bachelor: β = 0.22, p

Date: 2024
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