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Analysis of Antibiotic Drug Utilization in Pediatric Pneumonia Patients at Cilacap Regional Public Hospital Using the ATCDDD Method and DU 90% Fiqih Nurkholis
Viva Medika Vol 17 No 1 (2024)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Harapan Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35960/vm.v17i1.1437

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The high incidence of infectious pneumonia will increase the use of antibiotics. This disease is a leading cause of death in children under 5 years of age. This study aims to describe the utilization of antibiotics for pneumonia in pediatric patients aged ≤ 5 who were treated at RSUD Cilacap in 2022. The research method used was a descriptive study with retrospective data collection, referring to medical record data. Samples were taken using the total sampling method and evaluated using the ATC/DDD and DU 90% methods. The results showed that male pediatric patients were more prevalent (55.55%) with the highest age group being 0-1 years (40.27%). The most frequently used antibiotic was Ceftriaxone (45.06%). The highest DDD/100 bed days value was for Azithromycin at 52.14, and the lowest DDD/100 bed days value was for Metronidazole at 0.31. The antibiotic with the highest DU 90% value was Azithromycin (65.18). The results of the study can be concluded that elevated overall DDD/100 days value suggests that the greater the utilization of antibiotics within a 100-day treatment period, while the extensive inclusion of drugs in 90% DU segment indicates a less discerning approach to antibiotic selection in therapy
Promosi Literasi Antibiotik Sejak Dini melalui Media Infografis dan Komik pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar Ikhwan Yuda Kusuma; Supriani Supriani; Fiqih Nurkholis; Septi Nurkhasanah; Afriza Pujiati; Khaniva Khalilia Alazhar
Daarul Ilmi: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Daarul Ilmi: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (Juli-Desember 2025)
Publisher : LPPM STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52221/daipkm.v3i2.977

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Introduction: Irrational use of antibiotics remains a major global and national public health challenge, contributing to the accelerating problem of antimicrobial resistance. Low antibiotic literacy is a key determinant of inappropriate antibiotic use, and misconceptions often develop from an early age due to limited health education. Therefore, promotive and preventive educational strategies targeting children are essential to foster appropriate antibiotic use and long-term behavioral change. Objective: The purpose of this community service activity was to promote and improve antibiotic literacy among elementary school students through the use of infographic and comic-based educational media. Method: This community service activity was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach with a participatory educational design based on Participatory Action Research. The intervention employed visual educational media in the form of infographics and an educational comic titled “Una and the Mission to Finish Antibiotics.” Data were collected through participatory observation, interactive discussions, and simple written interviews, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Result: The activity revealed three main response patterns among students: positive responses characterized by a clear understanding of antibiotic use and the importance of completing therapy, partial responses indicating basic understanding but conceptual confusion, and limited responses reflecting minimal comprehension. Most students demonstrated high engagement and increased awareness of appropriate antibiotic use. Conclusion: Infographic and comic-based education is an effective and child-appropriate strategy for promoting early antibiotic literacy. This approach supports preventive efforts in pharmaceutical and public health education and has strong potential to encourage rational antibiotic use when integrated into school-based learning.