DOI: 10.1017/ash.2026.10822 ISSN: 2732-494X
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use among patients and their caregivers in India: a multicenter cross-sectional study
Krishna Suresh, Rajalakshmi Ananthanarayanan, Vettakkara Kandy Muhammed Niyas, Divyashree Shanthamurthy, Parvinder Kaur Chawla, Patricia Tayade, Adarsh A. K, Prasannakumar Palanikumar, Shobha Rana, Mary John, Namshid C. T, Selvakumar John Udaya KumarAbstract
This multicenter study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding antibiotic use among 1,081 patients and caregivers. Despite positive attitudes, knowledge gaps were substantial. Education level significantly influenced KAP scores. Targeted awareness interventions are needed to improve knowledge gaps and to promote rational antibiotic use.