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

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  • 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
  • Anika Bushra Lamisa

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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

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  • 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 & , 2024. "Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use in Bangladesh: Findings from a cross-sectional study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(2), pages 1-19, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0297653
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297653
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