Knowledge and perceptions of antibiotic resistance in the French population - 30/07/22
Highlights |
• | Of the 1,104 respondents, 30% defined antibiotic resistance as a biological phenomenon occurring in humans. |
• | Antibiotic abuse was clearly identified by the French population as a cause of antibiotic resistance. |
• | One-third of respondents (32%) did not strictly comply with dosage and duration of antibiotic treatments. |
• | The study was carried out by using 63 adult human hearts of the Human Anatomy Laboratory of the Federal University of Ceará, Brazil. |
Abstract |
Objective |
To draw up an inventory of health behaviors and knowledge of the French population regarding antibiotic resistance.
Results |
Overall, 44% of participants properly defined antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic abuse was identified as the main cause of antibiotic resistance, and 66% believed that an antibiotic-resistant infection can be fatal. However, 32% did not strictly comply with the dosage and duration of an antibiotic treatment. Analysis of social representations of antibiotic resistance revealed erroneous beliefs about this phenomenon.
Conclusion |
Our results highlight the need to continue to inform the French public of antibiotic resistance. Associated beliefs could be obstacles to the proper use of antibiotics.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Antibiotic resistance, Qualitative research, National survey
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Vol 52 - N° 5
P. 306-310 - août 2022 Retour au numéro
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