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@article{181280,
        author = {Sruthy Sunil and Suhiara Banu and Keerthi GS Nair and Bincy Babu and Shaiju S Dharan},
        title = {Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice regarding the Rational Use of Antibiotics in Kerala},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {4305-4311},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=181280},
        abstract = {Background: As antibiotic resistance continues to rise globally, assessing the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding the use of antibiotics and promoting their rationality will be a significant step towards preserving their effectiveness for future generations.
Method: Cross sectional survey including 160 study subjects. It was conducted through self-structured questionnaires among populations in Kerala.
Result: Statistical analysis using Pearson correlation revealed significant positive associations between knowledge, attitude, and practice scores. Knowledge and practice were highly correlated (r = 0.842, p < 0.01), as were knowledge and attitude (r = 0.566, p < 0.01), and attitude and practice (r = 0.626, p < 0.01). These findings suggest that improvements in knowledge are closely linked to better attitudes and practices regarding antibiotic use.
Conclusion: The rational use of antibiotics is a shared responsibility requiring coordinated efforts at all levels of society. By translating these findings into action, Kerala can strengthen its position as a leader in healthcare and set a benchmark for other regions in India and beyond in the fight against antibiotic resistance.},
        keywords = {Antibiotics, Resistance},
        month = {June},
        }