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Lucy O Idoko, Kingsley C Okafor1, Nomsu S Lolo
1Department of Community Medicine & PHC Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Introduction:
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is currently prevalent and has the potential to affect everyone, of any age, in any country. In humans, animals, and the environment, antimicrobial-resistant microbes are quickly emerging and spreading. This study aims to assess the knowledge of Antimicrobial Drug Resistance (AMR) among patients in a General Outpatient Clinic in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.
Methodology:
This was a descriptive cross-sectional study among 400 clients in a district hospital done in 2022 using a multistage sampling technique. Data was collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire and analyzed and presented as tables, proportions, and percentages using the IBM SPSS 28 Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Ethical approval was granted by Bingham University Teaching Hospital Ethical Research Committee, Jos, and Plateau State.
Results:
The study revealed that 8.5% of female respondents had good knowledge, 20.75% had fair knowledge while 27.75% had poor knowledge. Of all the male respondents, 8.5% had good knowledge, 13% had fair knowledge and 21.5% had poor knowledge. Summarily, only 68 (17.0%) of participants had good knowledge of antimicrobial resistance, 135 (33.75%) had fair knowledge of antimicrobial resistance, and 197 (49.25%) had poor knowledge of antimicrobial resistance. Test of association between knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and socio-demographics showed that marital status (χ² = 44.28, p < 0.045), Education (χ²= 123.80, p < 0.001), and Age (χ² = 112.95, p < 0.001) were statistically significant.
Conclusion:
The Federal, State, and Local governments, health care providers, and community health workers should focus on increasing awareness of AMR risk factors through health campaigns and programs that will aid behavioral change.
Insights
A study in Nigeria found that nearly half of patients had poor knowledge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Improving public awareness is crucial to combat the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Health Education
Background:
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a global threat, affecting humans, animals, and the environment.
- Assessing public knowledge of AMR is vital for developing effective control strategies.
- This study evaluated AMR knowledge among patients in a Nigerian general outpatient clinic.
Framework:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted.
- A multistage sampling technique enrolled 400 patients.
- Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS.
Implementation:
- Ethical approval was obtained from the Bingham University Teaching Hospital Ethical Research Committee.
- The study was conducted in 2022.
- Participants were clients at a district hospital in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.
Implications:
- Only 17% of participants demonstrated good knowledge of AMR, with 49.25% having poor knowledge.
- Marital status, education, and age were significantly associated with AMR knowledge levels.
- Targeted health campaigns and educational programs are recommended to enhance AMR awareness and promote behavioral change.
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