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Public knowledge and awareness of appropriate antibiotic use in Indonesia: A review of regional patterns and misconceptions Oktariza, Yasinda
Pharmacy Reports Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Pharmacy Reports
Publisher : Indonesian Young Scientist Group and UPN Veteran Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51511/pr.100

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Inappropriate use of antibiotics is one of the major contributors to the rising incidence of antimicrobial resistance. Public knowledge plays a critical role in shaping appropriate antibiotic use behaviors. This review aims to assess the level of knowledge and awareness regarding antibiotics among communities across selected regions in Indonesia and identified persistent misconceptions. A literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar databases for studies published between 2020-2025. Cross-sectional studies examining public antibiotic knowledge in Indonesian populations were included. Quality assessment was performed using the CASP Checklist for cross-sectional studies. A total of ten articles met the eligibility criteria, each representing different provinces in Indonesia. All studies employed questionnaires as their primary data collection instruments. The review findings indicate that public knowledge and awareness of antibiotics remain moderate. Persistent misconceptions included beliefs that antibiotics treat viral infections, cold and cough symptoms, and fever. Non-prescription antibiotic procurement rates ranged from 40-52%, while 50-74% discontinued treatment when feeling better. To address these issues, targeted educational interventions are necessary, involving both active and passive dissemination strategies and engagement with healthcare professionals. Increasing public understanding of antibiotic use is expected to contribute to the reduction of antimicrobial resistance in Indonesia.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ANTIBIOTIC KNOWLEDGE BETWEEN PHARMACY STUDENTS AT INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI SUMATERA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ANTIBIOTIC KNOWLEDGE BETWEEN PHARMACY STUDENTS AT INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI SUMATERA Oktariza, Yasinda; Hasanah, Uswatun; Yusuf, Mubarika Sekarsari
JFL : Jurnal Farmasi Lampung Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): JFL : Jurnal Farmasi Lampung
Publisher : Program Studi Farmasi-Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam-Universitas Tulang Bawang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37090/jfl.v14i1.2389

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Abstract Knowledge about antibiotics is one of the key factors that can increase awareness for the appropriate use of antibiotics. Pharmacy students, as part of health-related academic programs, are expected to take on a role in educating the public about appropriate use of antibiotics. This study aims to assess the level of antibiotic knowledge among second-semester and sixth-semester pharmacy students. The research used an observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The study subjects were pharmacy students from the Faculty of Science at Institut Teknologi Sumatera. The research instrument was a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability, and it was distributed online via Google Forms. A total of 219 respondents participated in this study. Data analysis was conducted by comparing the mean total knowledge scores between the two groups using the Mann-Whitney test. The results showed that sixth-semester students had higher knowledge scores compared to second-semester students. Statistically, a significant difference was found (p < 0.001) between the two groups. These findings indicate that the academic level influences knowledge improvement, as senior students have undergone a longer educational and academic process. Overall, pharmacy students have acquired adequate knowledge regarding the proper use of antibiotics. Keywords:  antibiotic, knowledge, pharmacy, student
Pemeriksaan dan Edukasi Kesehatan bagi Guru dalam Upaya Pencegahan Hipertensi, Asam Urat, dan Diabetes di SMA 2 Muhammadiyah Bandar Lampung Akhmad, Atika Dalili; Nabilla, Novrilia Atika; Karim, Dewi Damayanti Abdul; Rooswita, Putri Amelia; Oktariza, Yasinda; Mayefis, Delladari
Jurnal Pustaka Mitra (Pusat Akses Kajian Mengabdi Terhadap Masyarakat) Vol 5 No 4 (2025): Jurnal Pustaka Mitra (Pusat Akses Kajian Mengabdi Terhadap Masyarakat)
Publisher : Pustaka Galeri Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55382/jurnalpustakamitra.v5i4.1093

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Pemeriksaan kesehatan dasar merupakan langkah penting dalam deteksi dini risiko penyakit tidak menular di masyarakat. Melalui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini, dilakukan pemeriksaan kesehatan terhadap 45 orang peserta untuk mengidentifikasi kondisi kesehatan mereka. Mayoritas peserta berada pada kelompok usia produktif 20–40 tahun (55,6%) dengan rata-rata usia 39,7 tahun, dan didominasi oleh perempuan (68,9%). Hasil pemeriksaan menunjukkan bahwa sebagian peserta memiliki kondisi kesehatan yang masih dalam batas normal, antara lain tekanan darah normal (90–120 mmHg) pada 26,7% responden, kadar asam urat normal (3–7 mg/dL) pada 60% responden, serta kadar gula darah normal (80–120 mg/dL) pada 71,1% responden. Temuan ini menunjukkan pentingnya upaya promotif dan preventif untuk mempertahankan serta meningkatkan derajat kesehatan masyarakat, khususnya pada kelompok usia produktif.