Effect of didactic educational intervention on improving knowledge of antibiotics use and resistance in Yogyakarta Community
Penulis/Author
Prof. Dr. Susi Ari Kristina, S.Farm., M.Kes., Apt. (1); NADA NISRINA S (2); Yulianto (3); Gerhard Fortwengel (4)
Tanggal/Date
20 2021
Kata Kunci/Keyword
Abstrak/Abstract
Lack of knowledge regarding antibiotics use has been widely
identified as a main reason for inappropriate antibiotics use which
leads to antibiotic resistance phenomenon. This study aimed to evaluate
the effects of pharmacist-initiated educational intervention on promoting appropriate use of antibiotics and reducing self-medication
with antibiotics. A pre and post intervention study using two validated
self-administered questionnaires was performed in Yogyakarta province. A-two hour session of course and case discussion was delivered
as method of intervention. Pharmacy customers attended Gema Cermat
program were invited conveniently to complete both of pre- and posteducational questionnaires. Descriptive presentation was conducted
to show scores on questions. Knowledge scores were categorized as
poor, adequate and high. Of 268 respondents, 34.22% respondents
had poor level of knowledge before receiving educational intervention,
but this number decreased into 12.21?ter post-interventional
phase. Another 28.23% respondents had adequate level of knowledge
before and then elevated into 38.28?ter receiving education about
appropriate use of antibiotics. Pre-education, 37.43% participants
had a high level of knowledge about antibiotics use and resistance,
whereas after education the number became slightly higher (49.25%).
A vast majority of respondents (75.24%) became more aware about
appropriate antibiotics practice after receiving educational intervention. Overall, didactic educational intervention imposed higher
knowledge and better practice regarding antibiotics use (p < 0.05).
This study showed that using didactical education intervention towards
antibiotics use and resistance can be an initial strategy that led to
substantial improvement of appropriate antibiotics use. Further
systemic interventions to educate people should be performed and
evaluated in order to promote the appropriate use of antibiotics.
