September 5, 2025Asian Journal of Medical SciencesOpen Access

Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to the use of oral cephalosporins in community-acquired pneumonia in India

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Consulting physicians showed moderate knowledge about community-acquired pneumonia treatment, with 89.6% scoring between 50–79%.
The most recognized cause of community-acquired pneumonia was Streptococcus pneumoniae, identified by 74% of physicians surveyed.
A cross-sectional, descriptive KAP study utilized a web-based questionnaire and included data from 250 consulting physicians across India.
The survey highlights the need for targeted education programs, as 17.2% of physicians demonstrated poor accuracy in antibiotic prescribing.

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Cross-sectional survey assesses knowledge and practices regarding oral cephalosporins in community-acquired pneumonia, indicating potential gaps in antibiotic stewardship.

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Sawant et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey assesses knowledge and practices regarding oral cephalosporins in community-acquired pneumonia, indicating potential gaps in antibiotic stewardship.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to the use of oral cephalosporins in community-acquired pneumonia in India

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to the use of oral cephalosporins in community-acquired pneumonia in India

Key Points

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study