Study the Antibiotics Use Without a Prescription and Their Misuse in Sana’a City
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Antibiotics , Questionnaires , Multivariate AnalysisAbstract
This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of Sana'a city residents in Yemen about the correct use of antibiotics and their dangers. Additionally, it seeks to assess pharmacists' roles in the random dispensing of antibiotics and their knowledge of bacterial resistance. The study was conducted between June and August 2023 in Sana'a city, using a questionnaire for 261 adults who recently used antibiotics. The questionnaire included questions about participants' social status and both multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Results showed a very high level of antibiotic usage, with 68.6% using antibiotics more than five times in the past year. It was found that college-educated customers had the highest rate of antibiotic use. Most antibiotic users were aged 15-39 years. The main reasons for using antibiotics without a prescription were economic status followed by previous experiences. Public awareness was determined to be average regarding antibiotic use without a prescription. It is necessary to implement educational campaigns to increase awareness about antibiotic misuse and resistance.
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