Public Knowledge, Beliefs and Behavior on Antibiotic Use and Self-Medication in Lithuania

Public Knowledge, Beliefs and Behavior on Antibiotic Use and Self-Medication in Lithuania

Irrational antibiotic use has led society to antibiotic resistance—a serious health problem worldwide. This study aimed to assess public knowledge, beliefs, and behavior concerning antibiotic use and self-medication in Lithuania. The cross-sectional survey method was processed using a validated ques...

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Main Authors: Eglė Pavydė, Vincentas Veikutis, Asta Mačiulienė, Vytautas Mačiulis, Kęstutis Petrikonis, Edgaras Stankevičius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
antibiotics
knowledge
rational antibiotic use
self-medication
risk factors
antibiotic resistance
parent behavior
Lithuania
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/12/6/7002

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