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Antibiotic use and knowledge in the community in Kalamoon, Syrian Arab Republic: a cross-sectional study

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Abstract
Antibiotic misuse contributes to the growing problem of microbial resistance. To understand the current knowledge and practices regarding antibiotic use among Syrians, we conducted a cross-sectional study of 430 randomly selected adult residents of Kalamoon in the Syrian Arab Republic using a questionnaire. A high proportion [‎85%]‎ had taken antibiotics in the past 4 weeks and 34% were not aware of the dangers of antibiotics of 365 participants, only 43% were prescribed the antibiotic by a physician to treat the condition, while 57% used an old prescription or took someone else's advice. Males, younger individuals, and those with low and medium income and lower educational status showed poorer practice and lower knowledge towards antibiotics. Educational efforts are needed to reduce patient demand for antibiotics
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Barah, F. & Goncalves, V. (‎2010)‎. Antibiotic use and knowledge in the community in Kalamoon, Syrian Arab Republic: a cross-sectional study. EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 16 (‎5)‎, 516-521, 2010 https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/117909
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EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 16 (‎5)‎, 516-521, 2010
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516-521
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1020-3397
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