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Self-medication with antibiotics in Lithuania.

Ausra Berzanskyte1, Rolanda Valinteliene, Flora M Haaijer-Ruskamp

  • 1Department of Public Health Research, Institute of Hygiene, Vilnius, Lithuania. auber@smc.lt

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In Lithuania, nearly half of antibiotic users self-medicate, often obtaining drugs without prescriptions from pharmacies. This highlights a significant public health issue regarding antibiotic misuse and the need for better regulation and education.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pharmacology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Antimicrobial resistance is a global concern driven by antibiotic overuse.
  • Limited data exists on antibiotic consumption patterns in various countries.
  • This study addresses antibiotic use and self-medication prevalence in Lithuania.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of antibiotic use in the Lithuanian general population.
  • To investigate the extent of self-medication with antibiotics.
  • To identify the sources of antibiotic acquisition for self-medication.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study utilizing structured questionnaires.
  • Mailed questionnaires to randomly selected adults in Lithuania.
  • Analysis of 746 completed questionnaires on antibiotic use within the last 12 months.

Main Results:

  • 39.9% of respondents used antibiotics in the past year; 53.2% of these engaged in self-medication.
  • 22.0% used antibiotics without a prescription; 45.0% self-administered prescribed antibiotics.
  • Factors influencing self-medication included occupation, residence (rural vs. urban), and health status (healthy vs. chronic disease).
  • Community pharmacies were the primary source (86.0%) for over-the-counter antibiotics.
  • Common reasons for self-medication were tonsillitis, bronchitis, and upper respiratory infections.

Conclusions:

  • High prevalence of antibiotic self-medication observed in Lithuania.
  • Urgent need for stricter control over antibiotic sales.
  • Public education on correct antibiotic usage is crucial to combat resistance.