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Research Article | Volume 12 Issue :4 (, 2022) | Pages 357 - 359
A Study on Knowledge of Antimicrobial Resistance among second year medical students at Government Medical college Kadapa
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Associate Professor of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Kadapa
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Associate Professor of Microbiology, ACSR Government Medical College, Nellore
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Associate Professor of Anaesthesiology, Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool
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Professor and Head of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Kadapa
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DOI : 10.5083/ejcm
Received
Oct. 5, 2022
Revised
Nov. 22, 2022
Accepted
Nov. 29, 2022
Published
Dec. 30, 2022
Abstract

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health problem, which is mainly promoted by injudicious antibiotic usage. The main strategy to control AMR is to emphasize the appropriate use of antibiotics, which can be achieved by creating awareness about AMR, changing the attitude of medical students who are the future prescribers. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of second year medical students regarding antibiotic use and AMR. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 175 second year medical students of the Government Medical College, Kadapa. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding antibiotic use and AMR. The data was statistically analyzed and expressed as numbers and percentages. Out of 175, we got response from 160 students, the majority (95%) were aware of AMR and its global impact. Some students had lacunae in their knowledge regarding contributing factors and consequences of AMR. Around 45% of medical students accepted that they buy antibiotics without a medical prescription. The majority of them were unaware of strict guidelines pertaining to judicious antibiotic usage and roles of HICC (Hospital Infection Control Committee) and antibiotic policy. The results of our study reflect lacunae in students’ knowledge regarding antibiotic usage and AMR. Therefore, the budding doctors should receive correct, adequate information regarding antimicrobial resistance.

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