Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of antibiotic resistance among university students in Saudi Arabia.

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BMC Research Notes Pub Date : 2025-04-11 DOI:10.1186/s13104-025-07241-z

Rana K Albadrani, Aysha H Alyenbawi, Mody Albalawi, Amnah Obidan, Hayam A Alwabsi, Sahar Khateeb, Ahmed S Aly, Mervat S Mohamed

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Abstract

Objective: Antibiotic resistance is a global health threat, driven by widespread misconceptions and the misuse of antibiotics. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of undergraduate students at the University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, regarding antibiotic use and resistance, identifying key misconceptions and behaviours contributing to antibiotic resistance.

Results: The analysis revealed misconceptions about antibiotic use and resistance among 800 undergraduate students at the University of Tabuk. Approximately 46% of respondents incorrectly believed that antibiotics could treat viral infections, while 23% were uncertain about their effectiveness against bacterial infections. Although 56% acknowledged that antibiotics might lose effectiveness over time, 24% were unsure about the reason. Additionally, 53% mistakenly believed that viruses could develop antibiotic resistance. These findings highlight persistent gaps in understanding among students. Strengthening awareness through workshops and structured interventions could improve knowledge and promote responsible antibiotic use. Addressing these misconceptions is essential to reducing inappropriate antibiotic practices and mitigating the risks associated with antibiotic resistance.

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沙特阿拉伯大学生抗生素耐药性知识、态度和实践评估

目的：抗生素耐药性是一种全球性的健康威胁，其驱动因素是普遍存在的误解和滥用抗生素。本研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯Tabuk大学本科生关于抗生素使用和耐药性的知识、态度和做法，确定导致抗生素耐药性的主要误解和行为。结果：分析揭示了Tabuk大学800名本科生对抗生素使用和耐药性的误解。大约46%的答复者错误地认为抗生素可以治疗病毒感染，而23%的答复者不确定抗生素对细菌感染的有效性。虽然56%的人承认抗生素可能会随着时间的推移而失效，但24%的人不确定原因。此外，53%的人错误地认为病毒会产生抗生素耐药性。这些发现凸显了学生在理解上的持续差距。通过讲习班和有组织的干预措施加强认识可以改善知识并促进负责任地使用抗生素。消除这些误解对于减少不适当的抗生素使用和减轻与抗生素耐药性相关的风险至关重要。

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