Acerca dos conhecimentos de uma comunidade Portuguesa no consumo de antibióticos
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2014
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Edições Universitárias Lusófonas
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Os antibióticos são utilizados no tratamento de infecções com a finalidade de eliminar ou impedir o crescimento bacteriano. Ao longo dos anos, as bactérias tornaram-se resistentes aos antibióticos pelo seu uso abusivo e incorrecto. Este estudo descritivo transversal foi realizado com os objectivos de avaliar o conhecimento dos utentes de uma farmácia no consumo de antibióticos, identificar possíveis incorrecções durante o tratamento e avaliar a consciência dos inquiridos relativamente à resistência bacteriana como um problema de saúde pública. Foi aplicado um inquérito aos utentes, na forma de entrevista, durante Maio a Julho de 2012. Participaram no estudo 106 indivíduos com idade superior a 16 anos. O tratamento de infecções da garganta foi a principal razão apontada para o consumo de antibióticos (22,6 %). Dos inquiridos, 64,2 % acreditava que as bactérias causam frequentemente gripes e constipações e 30,2 % afirmaram não completarem o tratamento. 81,1 % dos inquiridos reconheceram a existência da problemática de resistências bacterianas aos antibióticos. A análise estatística indicou diferença significativa entre as variáveis grupo etário (p-value = 0,001) e nível de escolaridade (p-value = 0,004) com a variável conhecimento do tipo de infecções combatidas pelos antibióticos. A noção do modo de consumo dos antibióticos em pequenas áreas geográficas permite auxiliar os seus profissionais de saúde a intervirem no seu uso racional.
Antibiotics are used in the treatment of infections with the purpose of eliminating or preventing the bacterial growth. Over the years, bacteria has become resistant to antibiotics due to incorrect use and overuse. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the pharmacy users’ awareness of antibiotic use. This was done in order to identify potential inaccuracies during treatment, as well as to evaluate the respondents’ awareness of bacterial resistance as a public health problem. The questionnaire was applied to users in the form of interviews which took place during the period May to July 2012. This study involved 106 individuals aged over 16 years. The treatment of throat infections was the main reason given for the consumption of antibiotics (22.6 %). 64.2 % of the respondents believed that bacteria often cause colds and flu, and 30.2 % of the respondents said that they did not complete the treatment. 81.1 % of respondents recognized the existence of the problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Statistical analysis indicated a significant difference between age group (p-value = 0.001) and educational qualifications (p-value = 0.004) related to the knowledge of the type of infections treated with antibiotics. Knowledge regarding the mode of consumption of antibiotics in small geographic areas allows local health professionals to improve the way antibiotics are used.
Antibiotics are used in the treatment of infections with the purpose of eliminating or preventing the bacterial growth. Over the years, bacteria has become resistant to antibiotics due to incorrect use and overuse. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the pharmacy users’ awareness of antibiotic use. This was done in order to identify potential inaccuracies during treatment, as well as to evaluate the respondents’ awareness of bacterial resistance as a public health problem. The questionnaire was applied to users in the form of interviews which took place during the period May to July 2012. This study involved 106 individuals aged over 16 years. The treatment of throat infections was the main reason given for the consumption of antibiotics (22.6 %). 64.2 % of the respondents believed that bacteria often cause colds and flu, and 30.2 % of the respondents said that they did not complete the treatment. 81.1 % of respondents recognized the existence of the problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Statistical analysis indicated a significant difference between age group (p-value = 0.001) and educational qualifications (p-value = 0.004) related to the knowledge of the type of infections treated with antibiotics. Knowledge regarding the mode of consumption of antibiotics in small geographic areas allows local health professionals to improve the way antibiotics are used.
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CIÊNCIAS FARMACÊUTICAS, INQUÉRITOS, ESTUDOS DE CASO, INFEÇÕES BACTERIANAS, RESISTÊNCIA AOS ANTIBIÓTICOS, ANTIBIÓTICOS, CASE STUDIES, SURVEYS, BACTERIAL INFECTIONS, ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE, ANTIBIOTICS, PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
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Matos , C & Cunha , I N D 2014 , ' Acerca dos conhecimentos de uma comunidade Portuguesa no consumo de antibióticos ' , Default journal .