Assessment of Antibiotics Adherence and Investigating the Targeted Interventions to Dwindle the Antibiotics Nonadherence
Introduction: Antibiotic resistance is a pressing global health concern, exacerbated by antibiotic nonadherence and misuse. Understanding the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding antibiotics among the general population is crucial for effective interventions. This study aims to assess a...
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| author | Dhivya Kothandan S. Keshavini M. Jagadheeshwari V. G. Sapthami Ramya D. Backkiyashree N. Pratibha B. Vincy Santhana Sophia A. Ramya |
| author_facet | Dhivya Kothandan S. Keshavini M. Jagadheeshwari V. G. Sapthami Ramya D. Backkiyashree N. Pratibha B. Vincy Santhana Sophia A. Ramya |
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Antibiotic resistance is a pressing global health concern, exacerbated by antibiotic nonadherence and misuse. Understanding the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding antibiotics among the general population is crucial for effective interventions. This study aims to assess antibiotic adherence behavior among adults in the Chennai population and validate potential interventions to improve adherence.
Materials and Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted in and around Thoraipakkam, Chennai, over 6 months. Data were collected using a specially designed form covering demographics, medication adherence, KAP related to antibiotics. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23.
Results:
Among 250 participants, the majority (64%) was nonadherent to antibiotics, with significant associations found between adherence and gender, education, and medication purchase practices. Knowledge scores indicated that 39% had good knowledge of antibiotic use. Attitudes were varied, with 56% holding positive attitudes toward antibiotics. Practices also varied, with 52% exhibiting good antibiotic use practices. Validation of potential interventions showed high acceptance rates among participants, indicating the effectiveness of targeted interventions in improving adherence.
Conclusion:
This study highlights the prevalence of antibiotic nonadherence and identifies factors associated with it among adults in Chennai. It underscores the importance of targeted interventions to improve adherence and mitigate antibiotic resistance. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-36bd9b99bc814e17ae14239d18eeebe72025-01-06T14:27:37ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsActa Medica International2349-05782349-08962024-12-0111320320810.4103/amit.amit_85_24Assessment of Antibiotics Adherence and Investigating the Targeted Interventions to Dwindle the Antibiotics NonadherenceDhivya KothandanS. KeshaviniM. JagadheeshwariV. G. Sapthami RamyaD. BackkiyashreeN. PratibhaB. Vincy Santhana SophiaA. RamyaIntroduction: Antibiotic resistance is a pressing global health concern, exacerbated by antibiotic nonadherence and misuse. Understanding the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding antibiotics among the general population is crucial for effective interventions. This study aims to assess antibiotic adherence behavior among adults in the Chennai population and validate potential interventions to improve adherence. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in and around Thoraipakkam, Chennai, over 6 months. Data were collected using a specially designed form covering demographics, medication adherence, KAP related to antibiotics. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23. Results: Among 250 participants, the majority (64%) was nonadherent to antibiotics, with significant associations found between adherence and gender, education, and medication purchase practices. Knowledge scores indicated that 39% had good knowledge of antibiotic use. Attitudes were varied, with 56% holding positive attitudes toward antibiotics. Practices also varied, with 52% exhibiting good antibiotic use practices. Validation of potential interventions showed high acceptance rates among participants, indicating the effectiveness of targeted interventions in improving adherence. Conclusion: This study highlights the prevalence of antibiotic nonadherence and identifies factors associated with it among adults in Chennai. It underscores the importance of targeted interventions to improve adherence and mitigate antibiotic resistance.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/amit.amit_85_24antibiotic resistanceantibioticsinterventionnonadherence |
| spellingShingle | Dhivya Kothandan S. Keshavini M. Jagadheeshwari V. G. Sapthami Ramya D. Backkiyashree N. Pratibha B. Vincy Santhana Sophia A. Ramya Assessment of Antibiotics Adherence and Investigating the Targeted Interventions to Dwindle the Antibiotics Nonadherence Acta Medica International antibiotic resistance antibiotics intervention nonadherence |
| title | Assessment of Antibiotics Adherence and Investigating the Targeted Interventions to Dwindle the Antibiotics Nonadherence |
| title_full | Assessment of Antibiotics Adherence and Investigating the Targeted Interventions to Dwindle the Antibiotics Nonadherence |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of Antibiotics Adherence and Investigating the Targeted Interventions to Dwindle the Antibiotics Nonadherence |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of Antibiotics Adherence and Investigating the Targeted Interventions to Dwindle the Antibiotics Nonadherence |
| title_short | Assessment of Antibiotics Adherence and Investigating the Targeted Interventions to Dwindle the Antibiotics Nonadherence |
| title_sort | assessment of antibiotics adherence and investigating the targeted interventions to dwindle the antibiotics nonadherence |
| topic | antibiotic resistance antibiotics intervention nonadherence |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/amit.amit_85_24 |
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