Self-Medication of Antibiotic Use: Investigating Knowledge and Attitude Among Rural Population in Umbul Natar Village, South of Lampung

Dwi Aulia Ramdini, Muhammad Fitra Wardhana Sayoeti, Suharmanto, Ramadhan Triyandi, Muhammad Iqbal, Rano K Sinuraya, Rano K Sinuraya

2023

Abstract

Self-medication with antibiotics is a common phenomenon among the general population, including in rural areas. This practice has been the subject of particular attention because the consequences are very dangerous in terms of the development of antibiotic resistance. There are several factors underlying this practice in rural communities. Therefore, it is necessary to study the knowledge, attitudes and practices of rural communities. This study is an observational study with a cross-sectional approach. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire. A total of 257 respondents dominated by low education level (53,53%) and low-income status (98,44%). A numerous 59.92% had poor knowledge and 59.53% had a negative attitude. Factors such as educational level (p=0.035), income status (p=0.010), knowledge (p=0.004) and attitude (p=0.000) were significantly associated with the practice of self-medication with antibiotics. In general, socio-demographic factors influence people's decision to self-medicate with antibiotics. The health care providers such as doctors and physicians should be concerned to improve knowledge and awareness towards antibiotic use in properly.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Ramdini D., Sayoeti M., Suharmanto., Triyandi R., Iqbal M. and Sinuraya R. (2023). Self-Medication of Antibiotic Use: Investigating Knowledge and Attitude Among Rural Population in Umbul Natar Village, South of Lampung. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Medical Science and Health - Volume 1: ICOMESH; ISBN 978-989-758-740-5, SciTePress, pages 359-370. DOI: 10.5220/0013672400003873

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icomesh23,
author={Dwi Aulia Ramdini and Muhammad Fitra Wardhana Sayoeti and Suharmanto and Ramadhan Triyandi and Muhammad Iqbal and Rano K Sinuraya},
title={Self-Medication of Antibiotic Use: Investigating Knowledge and Attitude Among Rural Population in Umbul Natar Village, South of Lampung},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Medical Science and Health - Volume 1: ICOMESH},
year={2023},
pages={359-370},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013672400003873},
isbn={978-989-758-740-5},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Medical Science and Health - Volume 1: ICOMESH
TI - Self-Medication of Antibiotic Use: Investigating Knowledge and Attitude Among Rural Population in Umbul Natar Village, South of Lampung
SN - 978-989-758-740-5
AU - Ramdini D.
AU - Sayoeti M.
AU - Suharmanto.
AU - Triyandi R.
AU - Iqbal M.
AU - Sinuraya R.
PY - 2023
SP - 359
EP - 370
DO - 10.5220/0013672400003873
PB - SciTePress