Self-medication with antibiotics by the community of Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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作者
Abasaeed, Abobakr [1 ,2 ]
Vlcek, Jiri [2 ]
Abuelkhair, Mohammed [3 ]
Kubena, Ales [2 ]
机构
[1] Minist Hlth, Drug Control Dept, Abu Dhabi, U Arab Emirates
[2] Charles Univ Prague, Fac Pharm, Dept Social & Clin Pharm, CS-50165 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
[3] Hlth Author, Abu Dhabi, U Arab Emirates
来源
JOURNAL OF INFECTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | 2009年 / 3卷 / 07期
关键词
Self-medication; antibiotics; rational use; ACQUISITION; DRUGS;
D O I
10.3855/jidc.466
中图分类号
R51 [传染病];
学科分类号
100401 ;
摘要
Background: Self-medication with antibiotics may increase the risk of inappropriate use and the selection of resistant bacteria. The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics in Abu Dhabi. Methodology: A validated, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and the chi-square test when applicable. One thousand subjects were invited to participate in the study. Results: Eight hundred sixty questionnaires were completed, with a respondent rate of 86%, consisting of 66% males and 34% females. Among the 860 participants, 485 (56%) reported the use of antibiotics within the last year. Amoxicillin was the antibiotic most commonly used (46.3%). The survey showed a significant association between antibiotics used and age group (p < 0.001). Of the participants surveyed, 393 (46%) stated that they intentionally use antibiotics as self-medication without a medical consultation, a behavior that is significantly affected by educational levels (p < 0.001). Two hundred forty-five (28%) participants stored antibiotics at home. These antibiotics were mostly acquired from community pharmacies without prescriptions (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The results of this study confirm that antibiotic self-medication is a relatively frequent problem in Abu Dhabi. Interventions are required in order to reduce the frequency of antibiotic misuse.
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