
Pannipa Boontein
Mahidol University, Faculty of Nursing, Thailand
Abstract Title:
Biography:
Pannipa Boontien is a candidate for a Doctor of Nursing Science Program (D.N.S.) from the Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University. She is the associate professor of the Medical of Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University
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Purpose:
To explore the facilitators and barriers of antibiotic use in Thai’s communities
Method:
This is a qualitative study. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with key informants, consisting of patients receiving health services at sub-district health-promoting hospitals. The interviews were conducted face-to-face using semi-structured interviews and reviewed by the research team for content validity. Data was transcribed, and content was analyzed.
Main Findings:
Thirty key informants were interviewed. The facilitating factors of antibiotic use behavior were effective healthcare services management, such as two-way communication to allow patients to ask questions, following home visits for symptoms, and using media channels to promote rational drug use literacy. The obstacles related to knowledge and attitude to use antibiotics, illness duration, and disease severity.
Conclusions and Recommendations:
The research findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the characteristics of antibiotic use within communities, such as incorrect knowledge and beliefs about antibiotics. Nurses and healthcare providers should prioritize enhancing the quality of care by increasing home visits with village health volunteers, educating the community about responsible medication use, and collaborating with the community to promote appropriate antibiotic usage.
Keywords: antibiotic use, rational drug use literacy, knowledge and attitude