A cross-sectional study evaluating the knowledge and beliefs about, and the use of antibiotics amongst Malaysian university students.
Mainul HaqueNor Azlina A RahmanJudy McKimmShahidah Leong Binti AbdullahMd Zakirul IslamZainal ZulkifliNurfarhana Binti SaidinNadia Iman Khairul AzharSiti Nur Najihah Binti LutfiNur Syamirah Aishah Binti OthmanPublished in: Expert review of anti-infective therapy (2019)
This study has identified a concerning low knowledge about antibiotics amongst some Malaysian university students, reflected in use of un-prescribed antibiotics and a lack of adherence to treatment. There is a need for educational interventions for students regarding antibiotic usage and resistance issues.