University Students' Knowledge and Attitudes on Antibiotic Use in Food-Producing Animals
Author Information
Author(s): Sun Hui, Zhang Jiajia, Zhu Junjie, Xu Boya, Gao Yinyan, Zhang Dexing, Wu Irene X. Y., Hu Yanhong Jessika, Deng Shuzhen, Lajunen Timo Juhani
Primary Institution: Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University
Hypothesis
What is the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use among university students in Southern and Central China?
Conclusion
University students generally lack sufficient knowledge about antibiotics and their use in food-producing animals, indicating a need for targeted educational programs.
Supporting Evidence
- Less than half of the students answered the knowledge items appropriately.
- Only 21.47% to 29.98% had a proper understanding of basic antibiotic concepts.
- 21.49% of students frequently checked antibiotic content when purchasing food.
Takeaway
Many university students don't know much about antibiotics and how they should be used in food animals, so we need to teach them better.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using binary logistic regression to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use.
Potential Biases
Potential response bias due to self-reported data and the use of electronic questionnaires.
Limitations
Convenience sampling may introduce bias, and the study's generalizability is limited to the seven cities in Southern and Central China.
Participant Demographics
Participants were mainly female undergraduates majoring in medical science, with a mean age of 20 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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