Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antimicrobial resistance among undergraduate students at a large public university in 2020.
J Am Coll Health
; 71(6): 1873-1878, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among college students.PARTICIPANTS:
Undergraduate students at a large public university in the United States.METHODS:
Anonymous online questionnaire completed in early 2020.RESULTS:
While 82% of participants knew that resistant pathogens can spread between people, 38% believed that antibiotics weaken the immune system and 32% believed that AMR is only a problem for people who take antibiotics often. Many undergraduates have or would stop taking antibiotics before completing a full course because of side effects (44%) or feeling better (38%), and some would take (23%) or share (13%) antibiotics that had not been prescribed to the recipient. Only 57% are worried about AMR, compared to 88% who are worried about global climate change.CONCLUSIONS:
Health education about antimicrobial stewardship and other global health issues must improve knowledge, perceptions, health behaviors, self-efficacy, and social norms.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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En
Revista:
J Am Coll Health
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos