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RMJ. 2021; 46(3): 721-724


Public knowledge and practicing behavior regarding use of antibiotics; A cross sectional study from Lahore, Pakistan

Jamshaid Akbar, Abu Bakar Munir, Muhammad Qamar-uz-Zaman, Zaheer Furakh, Waqar Hussain, Sharjeel Ahmad.

Abstract
Objective: To explore the status of knowledge and practicing behavior among general population of Lahore regarding antibiotics use.
Methodology: A community based cross-sectional survey was performed on total of 338 participants from 1st December 2017 to 30th January 2018 in Lahore, Pakistan by using a standardized and structured questionnaire.
Results: The studied population had moderate knowledge (55.3%) and poor practicing behavior (71.9%) of antibiotics use. About 54.7% were unaware of the complications, 51% was ignorant to the adverse outcomes related to antibiotics use, 66.7% were practicing antibiotics in cold and throat infections and 54% were using them on the recommendations of friends or relatives.
Conclusion: The outcome of this study will be supportive in designing programs that will be of help in creating relevant awareness about antibiotics rational use.

Key words: Antibiotics, knowledge, practice.


 
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Akbar J, Munir AB, Qamar-uz-Zaman M, Furakh Z, Hussain W, Ahmad S. Public knowledge and practicing behavior regarding use of antibiotics; A cross sectional study from Lahore, Pakistan. RMJ. 2021; 46(3): 721-724.


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Akbar J, Munir AB, Qamar-uz-Zaman M, Furakh Z, Hussain W, Ahmad S. Public knowledge and practicing behavior regarding use of antibiotics; A cross sectional study from Lahore, Pakistan. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=23527 [Access: December 07, 2023].


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Akbar J, Munir AB, Qamar-uz-Zaman M, Furakh Z, Hussain W, Ahmad S. Public knowledge and practicing behavior regarding use of antibiotics; A cross sectional study from Lahore, Pakistan. RMJ. 2021; 46(3): 721-724.



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Akbar J, Munir AB, Qamar-uz-Zaman M, Furakh Z, Hussain W, Ahmad S. Public knowledge and practicing behavior regarding use of antibiotics; A cross sectional study from Lahore, Pakistan. RMJ. (2021), [cited December 07, 2023]; 46(3): 721-724.



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Akbar, J., Munir, . A. B., Qamar-uz-Zaman, . M., Furakh, . Z., Hussain, . W. & Ahmad, . S. (2021) Public knowledge and practicing behavior regarding use of antibiotics; A cross sectional study from Lahore, Pakistan. RMJ, 46 (3), 721-724.



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Akbar, Jamshaid, Abu Bakar Munir, Muhammad Qamar-uz-Zaman, Zaheer Furakh, Waqar Hussain, and Sharjeel Ahmad. 2021. Public knowledge and practicing behavior regarding use of antibiotics; A cross sectional study from Lahore, Pakistan. Rawal Medical Journal, 46 (3), 721-724.



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Akbar, Jamshaid, Abu Bakar Munir, Muhammad Qamar-uz-Zaman, Zaheer Furakh, Waqar Hussain, and Sharjeel Ahmad. "Public knowledge and practicing behavior regarding use of antibiotics; A cross sectional study from Lahore, Pakistan." Rawal Medical Journal 46 (2021), 721-724.



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Akbar, Jamshaid, Abu Bakar Munir, Muhammad Qamar-uz-Zaman, Zaheer Furakh, Waqar Hussain, and Sharjeel Ahmad. "Public knowledge and practicing behavior regarding use of antibiotics; A cross sectional study from Lahore, Pakistan." Rawal Medical Journal 46.3 (2021), 721-724. Print.



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Akbar, J., Munir, . A. B., Qamar-uz-Zaman, . M., Furakh, . Z., Hussain, . W. & Ahmad, . S. (2021) Public knowledge and practicing behavior regarding use of antibiotics; A cross sectional study from Lahore, Pakistan. Rawal Medical Journal, 46 (3), 721-724.