Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan Masyarakat terhadap Penggunaan Antibiotik: Studi Kasus di Mohungo, Boalemo

Abstract

Antibiotics are drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Knowledge about the use of antibiotics is really needed by the public because the correct use of antibiotics is a determinant of success in treatment. Inappropriate use of antibiotics can cause patients to not improve or even become sicker. Mistakes in using antibiotics can also trigger antibiotic resistance, that is, antibiotics are unable to kill the bacteria that cause infection or the bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. The use of antibiotics can only be done based on a doctor's prescription and according to the directions given to ensure their effectiveness. This study aims to determine the level of community knowledge regarding the use of antibiotics in Mohungo Village, Tilamuta District, Boalemo. The research instrument used is a questionnaire whose validity and reliability have been tested. The method used is descriptive with an observational approach. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria and calculated using the formula from the Raosoft sample size calculator. The results of research on 314 respondents in Mohungo Village, Tilamuta District showed that 90.13% of the community had a low level of knowledge.