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Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Antibiotics Usage at the Parents Living in the Aegean Part of Turkey

Year 2019, Volume: 11 Issue: 3, 350 - 355, 23.10.2019
https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.530416

Abstract

Objective: Antibiotics are considered to be one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century.
The widespread and inappropriate use of antibiotics leads to resistance to microorganisms,
increased cost, and at the same time an increase in the incidence of secondary side effects. We
aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about the use of antibiotics of the
parents living in the Aegean part of Turkey.

Methods: The study was conducted with parents of 252 children who applied to the Kutahya
Family Health Center between May and October 2017. The data were collected by face-to-face
interview using a questionnaire survey prepared by the investigator. Descriptive and categorical
statistics were used for the study. Categorical variables were compared using the Chi-square
test. The level of statistical significance was set at p<0.05.

Results: The mean age of parents was 32.83 ± 7.61 years and most of them were in a low
education and income group. There was negative correlation between education level and use of
correct antibiotics (p<0.01). This sentence given by you is like a interpretation and should be in
a conclusion or discussion. Additionally, the correct level of knowledge of parents living in the
urban area, male gender, and unemployed was determined to be lower.

Conclusions: Rational antibiotic use is an important health issue in our country. We anticipate
regional differences in evaluations of antibiotic use and we believe that, in order to increase the
efficiency of antibiotic use, it is necessary to increase the level of education in the region and to
reprogram health education to the public. Family Doctors should be sensitive to the use of
antibiotics and inform the patient during the interview process. We believe that guidance and
strategy can be developed for the national-international correct use of antibiotics using these
regional data that we have obtained.

References

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  • 7. Saçar S, Kavas ST, Asan A, Cenger DH, Turgut H. Point Prevalence Study Relating to Antibiotic Usage in Pamukkale University Hospital. ANKEM Derg 2006;20:217-221.
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  • 14. Kuzujanakis M, Kleinman K, Rifas-Shiman S, Finkelstein JA. Correlates of Parental Antibiotic Knowledge, Demand, and Reported Use. Ambul Pediatr 2003;3:203-210.
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Türkiye Ege Bölgesinde Yaşayan Ebeveynlerin Antibiyotik Kullanımına İlişkin Bilgi Tutum ve Davranışlarının Değerlendirilmesi

Year 2019, Volume: 11 Issue: 3, 350 - 355, 23.10.2019
https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.530416

Abstract

Amaç: Antibiyotikler, 20. Yüzyılın en büyük keşiflerinden biri olarak kabul edilir. Yaygın ve uygun olmayan antibiyotik kullanımı, mikroorganizmalara karşı direnç, artan maliyet ve aynı zamanda ikincil yan etkilerin görülme sıklığında artışa yol açmaktadır. Türkiye'nin Ege bölgesinde yaşayan ebeveynlerin antibiyotik kullanımı ile ilgili bilgi, tutum ve davranışları belirlemeyi amaçladık.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırma, Mayıs ve Ekim 2017 tarihleri arasında Kütahya Aile Sağlığı Merkezine başvuran 252 çocuğun ebeveynleri ile yapıldı. Veriler, araştırmacı tarafından hazırlanan anket formu kullanılarak yüzyüze görüşülerek toplandı. Tanımlayıcı ve kategorik istatistikler bu çalışmada kullanılmıştır. Kategorik değişkenler Ki-kare testi kullanılarak karşılaştırıldı. İstatistiksel anlamlılık düzeyi p <0.05 olarak belirlendi.

Bulgular: Ebevenylerin yaş ortalaması 32.83±7.61 yıl idi ve çoğu eğitim ve gelir düzeyi düşük olan gruptaydı. Eğitim seviyesi arttıkça, doğru antibiyotik kullanımının önemli ölçüde azaldığını bulduk. Ayrıca, kentsel alanda yaşayan ebeveynlerin, erkek cinsiyetin ve işsizlerin doğru bilgi düzeyinin daha düşük olduğu belirlenmiştir (p<0.01). Antibiyotik kullanımı ile ilgili tutum ve davranışların sorulduğu sorularda ise doğru davranış oranı daha yüksek bulunmuştur.

Sonuç: Akılcı antibiyotik kullanımı ülkemizde önemli bir sağlık sorunudur. Antibiyotik kullanımının değerlendirilmesinde bölgesel farklılıkları öngörüyoruz ve antibiyotik kullanımının etkinliğini arttırmak için bölgedeki eğitim seviyesini arttırmanın ve sağlık eğitimini halka yeniden programlamanın gerekli olduğuna inanıyoruz. Aile Hekimleri, doğru antibiyotik kullanımı konusunda duyarlı davranmalı ve bilgilendirmeye zaman ayırmalıdır. Elde ettiğimiz bu bölgesel verileri kullanarak ulusal ve uluslararası antibiyotiklerin doğru kullanımı için rehberlik ve stratejinin geliştirilebileceğine inanıyoruz.

References

  • 1. Agarwal S, Yewale VN, Dharmapalan D. Antibiotics Use and Misuse in Children: A Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey of Parents in India. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2015;9:21-24.
  • 2. Bayram N, Günay İ, Apa H, Gülfidan G, Yamacı S, Kutlu A, et al. Evaluation of the factors affecting the attitudes of the parents towards to use of antibiotics. J Pediatr Inf 2013;7:57-60.
  • 3. Akılcı İlaç Kullanımı Calıştayı Sonuç Raporu 29 Ocak 2007, Ankara T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı, Refik Saydam Hıfzıssıhha Merkezi Başkanlığı 4. Alılı-Idrızı E, Dautı M, Malaj L. Validation of the Parental Knowledge and Attitude Towards Antibiotic Usage and Resistance Among Children in Tetovo, the Republic of Macedonia. Pharmacy Practice 2014;12:467.
  • 5. Trepka MJ, Belongia EA, Chyou PH, Davis JP, Schwartz B. The Effect of a Community Intervention Trial on Parental Knowledge and Awareness of Antibiotic Resistance and Appropriate Antibiotic Use in Children. Pediatrics[Internet]. 2001 january;107(1):e6.
  • 6. Kenesarı CK, Özçakar N. Mothers’ approach on the use of antibiotics in children: how effective is short information? Turkish Journal of Family Practice 2016;20:16-22.
  • 7. Saçar S, Kavas ST, Asan A, Cenger DH, Turgut H. Point Prevalence Study Relating to Antibiotic Usage in Pamukkale University Hospital. ANKEM Derg 2006;20:217-221.
  • 8. Spencer RC. Predominant pathogens found in the European Prevalence of Infection in Intensive Care Study. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 1996;15:281-285.
  • 9. Vincent JL, Bihari DJ, Suter PM, Bruining HA, White J, Nicolas-Chanoin MH, et al. The prevalence of nosocomial infection in intensive care units in European Prevalence of Infection in Intensive Care (EPIC) Study. EPIC International Advisory Committee. JAMA 1995;274:639-644.
  • 10. Kenesarı CK, Özçakar N. Mothers’ approach on the use of antibiotics in children: how effective is short information? Turkish Journal of Family Practice 2016;20:16-22.
  • 11. Türkoğlu F. Pediatri Kliniğine Başvuran Annelerin Çocuklarda Antibiyotik Kullanımı Konusundaki Bilgi Ve Tutumlarının Araştırılması. Sağlık bakanlığı Göztepe Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Aile Hekimliği Uzmanlık Tezi,s.120,İstanbul.2008
  • 12. Bireller ES, Dinç AB, Şahin E, Ergen A, Çakmakoğlu B. Investigation of Rational Use of Antibiotics on Parents. Journal of Experimental Medicine 2016;6:33-44.
  • 13. Rouusounides A, Papaevangelou V, Hadjipanayis A, Panagakou S, Theodoridou M, Syrogiannopoulos G, et al. Descriptive Study on Parents’ Knowledge Attitudes and Practices on Antibiotic Use and Misuse in Children with Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Cyprus. Int. J. Environ. Res. PublicHealth 2011;8:3246-262.
  • 14. Kuzujanakis M, Kleinman K, Rifas-Shiman S, Finkelstein JA. Correlates of Parental Antibiotic Knowledge, Demand, and Reported Use. Ambul Pediatr 2003;3:203-210.
  • 15. Chan GC, Tang SF. Parental Knowledge, Attitudes And Antibiotic Use for Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children Attending A Primary Healthcare Clinic In Malaysia. Singapore Med J 2006;47:266-270.
  • 16. Schwartz RH, Freij BJ, Ziai M, Sheridan MJ. Antimicrobial prescribing for acute purulent rhinitis in children: a survey of pediatricians and family practitioners. Pediatr Infect Dis J 1997;16:185–190.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Care Administration
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Yasemin Korkut

Alime Emre This is me 0000-0002-4134-5043

Ceylan Ayada

Publication Date October 23, 2019
Acceptance Date October 5, 2019
Published in Issue Year 2019 Volume: 11 Issue: 3

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APA Korkut, Y., Emre, A., & Ayada, C. (2019). Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Antibiotics Usage at the Parents Living in the Aegean Part of Turkey. Konuralp Medical Journal, 11(3), 350-355. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.530416
AMA Korkut Y, Emre A, Ayada C. Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Antibiotics Usage at the Parents Living in the Aegean Part of Turkey. Konuralp Medical Journal. October 2019;11(3):350-355. doi:10.18521/ktd.530416
Chicago Korkut, Yasemin, Alime Emre, and Ceylan Ayada. “Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Antibiotics Usage at the Parents Living in the Aegean Part of Turkey”. Konuralp Medical Journal 11, no. 3 (October 2019): 350-55. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.530416.
EndNote Korkut Y, Emre A, Ayada C (October 1, 2019) Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Antibiotics Usage at the Parents Living in the Aegean Part of Turkey. Konuralp Medical Journal 11 3 350–355.
IEEE Y. Korkut, A. Emre, and C. Ayada, “Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Antibiotics Usage at the Parents Living in the Aegean Part of Turkey”, Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 350–355, 2019, doi: 10.18521/ktd.530416.
ISNAD Korkut, Yasemin et al. “Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Antibiotics Usage at the Parents Living in the Aegean Part of Turkey”. Konuralp Medical Journal 11/3 (October 2019), 350-355. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.530416.
JAMA Korkut Y, Emre A, Ayada C. Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Antibiotics Usage at the Parents Living in the Aegean Part of Turkey. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2019;11:350–355.
MLA Korkut, Yasemin et al. “Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Antibiotics Usage at the Parents Living in the Aegean Part of Turkey”. Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 11, no. 3, 2019, pp. 350-5, doi:10.18521/ktd.530416.
Vancouver Korkut Y, Emre A, Ayada C. Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Antibiotics Usage at the Parents Living in the Aegean Part of Turkey. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2019;11(3):350-5.