ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF INAPPROPRIATEUSE OF USE OF ANTIBIOTICS AMONG STUDENTS OF BAUCHI STATE UNIVERSITY
Abstract
The irrational use of Antibiotics became a serious health 1sse in many countries including Nigeria. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of students towards antibiotic use in Bauchi university, Gadau. A descriptive Cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 191 students from Bauchi state University Gadau. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed using statistical package for the social science (SPSS) version 21 [IBM corporation Amonk New York VISA]. Cross – tabulation of quantitative data was done in related to the study objective to find out associations or relationship among them.
The respondents have a good knowledge of the use of antibiotics were the majority (63.9%) answers inappropriate use of antibiotics as ‘The use of antibiotics for self-medication without prescription from health professionals’ and (83.2%), agrees that Improper use of antibiotics can be harmful.
The knowledge, attitude and practices regarding antibiotics use among students reveals the need for urgent effective interventions.
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