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August 2, 2025

Significant gaps in practise present despite higher level of public awareness in Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance in the western province of Sri Lanka

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GGGayan Danushka GunatilakeCAConganige Hiranya Hansali AnthonyADAA Done

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses public awareness of antibiotic resistance in Sri Lanka, indicating critical educational needs.

Key Points

  • Majority of respondents (83%) know antibiotics fight bacterial infections but lack complete adherence to courses.
  • About 71.5% follow through on antibiotics, yet 65.5% stop when they feel better, risking resistance.
  • Recognition of antimicrobial resistance is at 60.5%, but only 61% understand its link to misuse.
  • Educational efforts are crucial to improving understanding and addressing the gaps in antibiotic use and awareness.

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Gunatilake et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c72e6551bb0af8d004ahttps://doi.org/10.1099/acmi.0.000945.v2
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