Albadrani Rana K, Alyenbawi Aysha H, Albalawi Mody, Obidan Amnah, Alwabsi Hayam A, Khateeb Sahar, Aly Ahmed S, Mohamed Mervat S
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia.
Oncology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
BMC Res Notes. 2025 Apr 11;18(1):161. doi: 10.1186/s13104-025-07241-z.
Antibiotic resistance is a global health threat, driven by widespread misconceptions and the misuse of antibiotics. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of undergraduate students at the University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, regarding antibiotic use and resistance, identifying key misconceptions and behaviours contributing to antibiotic resistance.
The analysis revealed misconceptions about antibiotic use and resistance among 800 undergraduate students at the University of Tabuk. Approximately 46% of respondents incorrectly believed that antibiotics could treat viral infections, while 23% were uncertain about their effectiveness against bacterial infections. Although 56% acknowledged that antibiotics might lose effectiveness over time, 24% were unsure about the reason. Additionally, 53% mistakenly believed that viruses could develop antibiotic resistance. These findings highlight persistent gaps in understanding among students. Strengthening awareness through workshops and structured interventions could improve knowledge and promote responsible antibiotic use. Addressing these misconceptions is essential to reducing inappropriate antibiotic practices and mitigating the risks associated with antibiotic resistance.
抗生素耐药性是一种全球健康威胁，由广泛存在的误解和抗生素的滥用所驱动。本研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯塔布克大学本科学生在抗生素使用和耐药性方面的知识、态度和行为，识别导致抗生素耐药性的关键误解和行为。
分析揭示了塔布克大学800名本科学生在抗生素使用和耐药性方面存在误解。约46%的受访者错误地认为抗生素可以治疗病毒感染，而23%的人不确定抗生素对细菌感染的有效性。尽管56%的人承认抗生素可能会随着时间推移而失去效力，但24%的人不确定其原因。此外，53%的人错误地认为病毒会产生抗生素耐药性。这些发现凸显了学生在理解上持续存在的差距。通过举办研讨会和进行结构化干预来加强认识，可能会提高知识水平并促进抗生素的合理使用。解决这些误解对于减少不适当的抗生素使用行为以及降低与抗生素耐药性相关的风险至关重要。
