Antibiotic Usage and Resistance; Knowledge and Practices Before and After Educational Sessions
Condition: Antibiotics
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      The inappropriate use of antibiotics by patients not only increases the growth of resistant
      bacterial strains but also, may lead to adverse side effects that range from gastrointestinal
      disturbances to fatal anaphylactic shock. To meet the challenges faced by the spread of
      antibiotics resistance, different approaches have been taken worldwide. One of the approaches
      which are commonly proposed is to engage instructional and educational campaigns among the
      health care personnel and the general population about antibiotic resistance and its
      dangerous consequences.The present study aims at assessing the knowledge, practices of
      antibiotic uses and resistance before and after educational sessions among second year dental
      students and a group of patients attending MIU Dental Clinics.
    

Detailed description: 
      Statement of problem: Dental students' and patients' knowledge about antibiotic uses are
      essential for overcoming antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance is considered an
      important global public health problem and is recognized as a major cause of the emerging
      problem of antimicrobial agent resistance. The inappropriate use of antibiotics by patients
      not only increases the growth of resistant bacterial strains but also, may lead to adverse
      side effects that range from gastrointestinal disturbances to fatal anaphylactic shock. To
      meet the challenges faced by the spread of antibiotics resistance, different approaches have
      been taken worldwide. One of the approaches which are commonly proposed is to engage
      instructional and educational campaigns among the health care personnel and the general
      population about antibiotic resistance and its dangerous consequences.

      Aim of the study: The present study aims at assessing the knowledge, practices of antibiotic
      uses and resistance before and after educational sessions among second year dental students
      and a group of patients attending MIU Dental Clinics.

      Materials and Methods: The study will be conducted on (315) second year dental students
      through a pre-and post-educational sessions questionnaire. Students will receive training
      sessions for four hours during their dental public health course given by senior staff
      members before conducting educational sessions targeting patients attending MIU Dental
      Clinics. Educational sessions will include verbal and visual tools.
    

Intervention name(s): Experimental: Educational session
Intervention type(s): Behavioral
Intervention description(s): Each patient will receive educational session consisting of face-to-face interview, administration of posters, brochures and pamphlets.
Intervention model: Single Group Assignment
Intervention model description: Single group will be assessed before and after an educational session
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary purpose: Other
Keywords: Antibiotic resistance; Antibiotic uses; Knowledge about antibiotics; dental students