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Pradeep Battula, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy – Autonomous, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Mulla Basha, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy – Autonomous, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, India.
KE Murthi, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy – Autonomous, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Varada Narasimha, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy – Autonomous, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Rachiti Prasad, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy – Autonomous, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Kamani Reddy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Santhiram College of Pharmacy – Autonomous, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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A questionnaire-based study to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of antimicrobial resistance among PharmD students
Bhupalam Kumar
Pradeep Battula
Mulla Basha
KE Murthi
Varada Narasimha
Rachiti Prasad
Kamani Reddy
Viswabrahmin Prathibha
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students in selected institutions in India. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire was conducted among 292 fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-year PharmD students across various institutions. Results: The findings revealed adequate knowledge (mean score 5.87 ± 1.34) and a positive attitude (mean score 7.05 ± 1.20) among participants, but practices were notably poor (mean score 4.08 ± 1.24). Conclusion: These results highlight the need for enhanced educational interventions and practical training for PharmD students to improve antibiotic stewardship and patient care outcomes.