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Antibiotic misuse awareness by public community in Al-BAYDA

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MRMahmoud E. RafaeABAbdulwahhab S. A. BohaniaKMKhalid Rajab Mukhtar

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses antibiotic misuse and knowledge in Al-Bayda community, highlighting significant misconceptions.

Key Points

  • Over 98% of participants used antibiotics in the past year, indicating widespread use and potential misuse.
  • About 62% wrongly believed antibiotics can kill viruses, while 87% recognized the link between misuse and resistance.
  • Knowledge on antibiotic use varied across gender, age, and education levels, with females and younger adults showing greater awareness.
  • Findings emphasize the need for public health interventions in Libya focusing on education and responsible antibiotic use.

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Rafae et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ecc715d1cc7436f7d18ad2https://doi.org/10.62341/maki1200
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