| Autor: |
Sohail, Amna, Yaseen, Azka, Qazi, Samir Riaz |
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Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association; Apr-Jun2020, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p71-76, 6p |
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OBJECTIVES: The objective of this survey was to assess the level of common knowledge and practices concerning usage of antibiotics among dental patients. METHODOLOGY: A descriptive questionnaire-based survey was done consisting of fifteen questions at the Institute of Dentistry, CMH Lahore Medical College. Results: Sample included 500 dental patients, 237 males (48.2%) and 255 females (51.8%). Participants were divided into various groups; less educated (up to matriculation level), more educated (above matriculation level), low-income (<25000 PKR monthly) and high-income (25000 PKR and above monthly). Majority (61.8%) of the sample thought antibiotics have antiviral effects. Three-fourth (75.5%) of the sample thought antibiotics have an analgesic effect while (67.3%) thought antibiotics should be prescribed post-extraction. Thirty-eight percent thought that antibiotics should be taken before any dental work while more than half (54.7%) knew that antibiotics have side effects. Majority (74.5%) knew that unnecessary use of antibiotics make them ineffective leading to antibiotic resistance. In the sample, (90.7%) believed it was important to complete the course of antibiotics prescribed by dentist but (43%) used to discontinue antibiotics on feeling better. Twenty six percent of the sample considered homeopathic medicine more effective than antibiotics for treatment of infections. Self-medication was reported by (42.3%) and (41.1%) used antibiotics prescribed by pharmacists at some point in their lives. CONCLUSION: Patients' knowledge about antibiotics was inadequate, antibiotics misuse was widespread and high selfmedication rates were reported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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