Health literacy, knowledge, household disposal, and misuse practices of antibiotics among UAE residents: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

Zelal Jaber Kharaba Sayer Al-AzzamShoroq M AltawalbehAlin Alkwarit Noor Abdulkareem Salmeh Yassen Alfoteih Mohammad Araydah Reema A Karasneh Mamoon A Aldeyab

Published in: Expert review of anti-infective therapy (2023)

Higher levels of adequate health literacy were observed in those involved in the medical field and those with higher educational levels. The prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics among the UAE population was low. These findings highlight the importance of improving health literacy, promoting responsible antibiotic use, and encouraging proper disposal practices among the population.

Keyphrases

healthcare
health information
primary care
municipal solid waste
chronic pain
social media
emergency department
adverse drug
electronic health record