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Reducing antibiotics for colds and flu: a student-taught program.

Natalia Cebotarenco¹, Patricia J Bush

¹DrugInfo Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova.

Health Education Research

|March 17, 2007

Summary

A student-led program successfully reduced antibiotic use for colds and flu in Moldova. This initiative improved both student and adult knowledge and behaviors regarding appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Health Education

Background:

Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health concern.
Inappropriate antibiotic use for viral infections like colds and flu contributes to resistance.
Targeted educational interventions are needed to promote responsible antibiotic prescribing and consumption.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a student peer-taught program in decreasing antibiotic use for common respiratory infections.
To assess changes in knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors regarding antibiotic use among students and adults in response to the intervention.

Main Methods:

A quasi-experimental design was employed in Chisinau, Moldova, comparing an intervention district (21 schools) with a control district (20 schools).

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Pre- and post-intervention surveys were administered to students (12-13 years) and key adult caregivers to gather data on illness incidence, treatment practices, and beliefs about antibiotics.

The intervention included peer education, parent meetings, informational materials (booklets, videos, newsletters, posters), and a poster contest focused on appropriate medicine use.

Main Results:

The intervention group showed a significant increase in students (33.7%) and adults (38.0%) who reported not using antibiotics for colds and flu, after adjusting for control group changes.
Knowledge gaps regarding antibiotic use decreased, with intervention students showing a 15.1% reduction and adults a 5.0% reduction in not knowing if they had used an antibiotic.
Positive shifts in beliefs about the causes of colds/flu and the efficacy of antibiotics for these conditions were observed across all intervention groups.

Conclusions:

Student peer-teaching programs can be an effective strategy for reducing unnecessary antibiotic consumption for viral respiratory infections.
Educational interventions can positively influence both student and adult health beliefs and behaviors related to antibiotic stewardship.
The findings support the integration of school-based health education programs to combat antibiotic resistance at a community level.