Evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and practices of medical university students concerning the problem of sepsis and antibiotic resistance: results of a cross-sectional survey
Cross-sectional survey reveals gaps in knowledge and practices regarding antibiotic use among medical students, indicating a need for targeted education.
Key Points
Self-reported adherence to rational antibiotic use did not translate into adequate knowledge about sepsis.
Participants showed a mean knowledge score of 0.71, highlighting significant gaps in understanding antibiotic resistance.
Cross-sectional survey involved 170 medical university students, assessing their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding sepsis.
The findings emphasize the need for educational interventions to improve knowledge on sepsis and antimicrobial therapy.