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Population and Single-Cell Analysis of Antibiotic Persistence in Escherichia coli
Published on: March 24, 2023
Knowledge and perceptions of antibiotic resistance in the French population
J-C David1, E Piednoir2, S Delouvée1
1LP3C (Laboratoire de psychologie: cognition, comportement, communication), Université de Rennes, 2, place du Recteur Henri-Le-Moal, 35000 Rennes, France.
Objective:
To draw up an inventory of health behaviors and knowledge of the French population regarding antibiotic resistance.
Results:
Overall, 44% of participants properly defined antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic abuse was identified as the main cause of antibiotic resistance, and 66% believed that an antibiotic-resistant infection can be fatal. However, 32% did not strictly comply with the dosage and duration of an antibiotic treatment. Analysis of social representations of antibiotic resistance revealed erroneous beliefs about this phenomenon.
Conclusion:
Our results highlight the need to continue to inform the French public of antibiotic resistance. Associated beliefs could be obstacles to the proper use of antibiotics.
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