Knowledge of antimicrobial resistance among undergraduate medical students in a medical college of Gujarat: institution based cross-sectional study

Authors

  • Krutarth R. Brahmbhatt Department of Community Medicine, GMERS Medical College, Junagadh, Gujarat
  • Amul B. Patel Department of Community Medicine, GMERS Medical College, Junagadh, Gujarat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20180263

Keywords:

Antimicrobial resistance, Undergraduate medical students, Junagadh, Gujarat

Abstract

Background: Antimicrobial-resistant organisms are spreading worldwide, and the pipeline for new antimicrobials remains meager. The next generation of doctors must be better prepared to use antimicrobials more sparingly and appropriately.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate medical students of GMERS Medical College Junagadh from January to May 2017. Self-administered structured close ended questionnaire in English was used. Pearson’s correlation co-efficient, t test and ANOVA were used as tests of significance.

Results: Total 130 students participated in the study. Participation of females (48.5%) and males (51.5%) was almost equal. Almost 60% participants had adequate knowledge about antimicrobial resistance. The mean antimicrobial resistance knowledge score of participants was 22.7 (SD: ±5.27, min: 8, max: 37).

Conclusions:Important finding of the study was that just one forth of the participants agreed that information they have received so far in medical course regarding antimicrobial resistance is adequate. The budding doctors should receive correct, adequate information regarding antimicrobial resistance. 

 

Author Biography

Krutarth R. Brahmbhatt, Department of Community Medicine, GMERS Medical College, Junagadh, Gujarat

Associate Prfessor, Department of Community Medicine

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2018-01-24

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Brahmbhatt, K. R., & Patel, A. B. (2018). Knowledge of antimicrobial resistance among undergraduate medical students in a medical college of Gujarat: institution based cross-sectional study. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 5(2), 754–758. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20180263

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