16. KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF ANTIBIOTICS USE AND SOME RELATED FACTORS AMONG PEOPLE IN MINH LANG COMMUNE, VU THU DISTRICT, THAI BINH PROVINCE IN 2023

Vu Viet Trung1, Pham Duc Phuc2, Nguyen Dang Vung3, Pham Nhat Sinh4
1 Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy
2 Hanoi University of Public Health
3 School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health – Hanoi Medical University
4 Vinh City General Hospital

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Objectives: To describe the knowledge and practice of people on antibiotics use and analyze some related factors to knowledge and practice of people on antibiotics use in Minh Lang commune, Vu Thu district, Thai Binh province in 2023


Methodology: The study employed a cross-sectional study design with the study sample size of 366 people.


Results: Results indicated moderate knowledge prevalence (48.9%) and predominantly high-level antibiotic usage practices (67.5%). Factors influencing knowledge and practices included familial ties to healthcare, exposure to health education campaigns, and proximity to healthcare facilities. Targeted educational interventions are crucial for enhancing understanding and promoting responsible antibiotic usage practices, particularly in rural communities vulnerable to antibiotic resistance.

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