TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF ANTIBIOTIC USAGE AND RESISTANCE AMONG THE UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL IN ASSAM: A QUESTIONNAIRE-BASED STUDY

DWIPEN KHANIKAR; S. RENUKA SINGH; MITRA BHATTACHARYYA; PRAN PRATIM SAIKIA; SIDDHARTHA SHANKAR PATOWARY

doi:10.22159/ijpps.2024v16i10.52018

Authors

DWIPEN KHANIKAR Department of Pharmacology, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6648-1068
S. RENUKA SINGH Department of Pharmacology, Tinsukia Medical College and Hospital, Tinsukia, Assam, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6866-3335
MITRA BHATTACHARYYA Department of Pharmacology, Nalbari Medical College and Hospital, Nalbari, Assam, India https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4377-186X
PRAN PRATIM SAIKIA Department of Pharmacology, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7118-9523
SIDDHARTHA SHANKAR PATOWARY Department of Pharmacology, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2095-3134

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/ijpps.2024v16i10.52018

Keywords:

Antibiotic, Resistance, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Undergraduate

Abstract

Objective: To study the knowledge, attitude and practice of antibiotic usage and resistance among undergraduate medical students at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.

Methods: It was a questionnaire-based, cross-sectional and observational study. A structured validated questionnaire was used as a study tool consisting of 22 questions. A Google form was then developed and circulated. 3rd Professional Part-I and Part-II MBBS students were included in the study.

Results: A total of 268 students participated in the study. Data were analysed using a Microsoft Excel Sheet and Student’s t-test. The majority gave correct responses regarding the meaning of antibiotic resistance and agreed that improper use of antibiotics leads to the development of antibiotic resistance. The majority (86.57%) feel that a combination of factors gives rise to antibiotic resistance. Overall, 259 (96.64%) of students think all healthcare providers should have a good knowledge of the rational use of antibiotics and that the use of antibiotics should be guided by culture and sensitivity reports. However, it was seen that only about 33% of students in both groups had attended an educational programme or training on the topic.

Conclusion: Most students in both groups have good knowledge and attitudes regarding antibiotic usage and resistance. However, they must attend more educational programs and training to improve practice.

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