A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ABOUT FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO USE OF ANTIBIOTICS AMONG RESIDENTS OF MOROTO PARISH IN PALABEK GEM SUBCOUNTY, AGED FROM 18- 65 YEARS IN LAMWO DISTRICT (UGANDA).

DANIEL COMBONI OMARA; JALIAT NAZZIWA

doi:10.51168/sjhrafrica.v4i12.812

Authors

Omara Daniel Comboni International Paramedical Institute, Maya, P.O Box 72128, Kampala (Uganda)
Jaliat Nazziwa International Paramedical Institute, Maya, P.O Box 72128, Kampala (Uganda)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v4i12.812

Keywords:

Antibiotics use, Residents, Moroto parish

Abstract

Background

The objectives of the study were; to determine the demographic factors leading increased use of antibiotics, to assess the knowledge of the residents of Moroto parish in Palabek sub-county on antibiotic use, and to determine the socio-economic factors that lead increased use of antibiotics among residents of Palabek Gem sub-county.

Methodology

A descriptive cross-sectional design and a self-administered questionnaire well designed were used on 50 respondents obtained through a random sampling technique. The data obtained were presented through tables, graphs, and pie charts and then analyzed.

Results

Majority of respondents (54%) were women, and most of the respondents (42%) were between 18-30 years. Poor knowledge of causative agents treatable by Abs and good knowledge of ABR were shown by 82% of respondents. 86% of the respondents were low-income earners. There is generally increased use of Abs with women taking the lead. 58% of respondents do not show respect to doctors’ decision not to prescribe Abs if it is not relevant. The study also revealed that there is easy access to Abs as reported by 68.0% of respondents,78.0% of respondents shared Abs with family members while Leftover Abs were highly used by 78.0% of respondents.

Conclusion

There is a high use of Abs. There’s easy access to Abs with Clinics and Pharmacies noted as a chief source though leftover antibiotics are also being widely used. The respondents had an average and staggering overall knowledge of Abs use which is not pleasing. Most of the respondents do not value doctors’ decisions not to prescribe Abs.

Recommendation

The government to put more effort into controlling the use of Abs both among the population and the medical workers altogether. And also studies on the community members to find out their views/ opinions on strategies that help best curb the increased use of antibiotics.