Risk Factors Associated with Antibiotic Use Behavior of Populations in Health Region 8
Keywords:
Risk factors, Drug consumption behavior, AntibioticsAbstract
In some situations, the tendency to use antibiotics is excessive or unreasonable. As a result, drug resistance is now on the rise. Therefore, the correct use of antibiotics requires knowledge and understanding as a basis, and recommendation of correct medications to families, reducing problems of drug resistance that may occur in the long term. This cross-sectional analytical study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors associated with antibiotic use behavior of populations in Health Region 8 in the upper northeastern region. The study used secondary data from the Health and Welfare Survey in 2021, conducted by the National Statistical Office. The sample group consisted of 1,778 individuals. Statistical analysis included both descriptive and inferential statistics, specifically multiple logistic regression, presenting adjusted odds ratios, and 95%CI.
The study revealed that the prevalence of antibiotic use behavior was 10.69% (95% CI:0.09-0.12). Risk factors associated with antibiotic use behavior included: had an illness in the past month (AOR = 5.52, 95%CI: 3.75-8.13, p-value < 0.001); had an emergency in the past month (AOR = 3.90, 95%CI: 3.63-15.54, p-value = 0.006); those who have illnesses that require hospital treatment but do not go to hospital (AOR = 7.51, 95%CI: 1.34-3.04, p-value < 0.001); those who stop using antibiotics when their symptoms improve (AOR =3.11, 95%CI: 2.18-4.42, p-value < 0.001); those who stop using antibiotics by themselves (AOR = 2.45, 95%CI: 1.13-5.30, p-value < 0.001); and those who received advice from medical professionals regarding antibiotic use (AOR = 5.07, 95%CI: 3.58-7.16, p-value < 0.001).
Therefore, relevant organizations should plan to promote the development of policies, especially in health education, to foster informed health decision-making and effective antibiotic use.
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