جامعة الكوت - University of kut - بحوث

السنة	عنوان البحث	نشر البحث
2026	KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES (KAP) REGARDING RATIONAL ANTIBIOTIC USE AND ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE IN AL-IRAQIA MEDICAL STUDENTS	Norwegian Journal of development of the International Science
Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted during the academic year 2025– 2026 at the college of medicine, Al-Iraqia university. A total of 208 undergraduate medical students were recruited using a convenience sampling technique. data were collected through a structured, self-administered questionnaire distributed via electronic google forms. The questionnaire, adapted from validated previous studies and reviewed by pharmacology experts, consisted of four sections covering demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance. Participation was voluntary, and informed consent was obtained electronically, applying descriptive statistics including frequencies and percentages. ethical approval was obtained, and confidentiality of participants was strictly maintained. Results The overall findings showed high knowledge regarding antibiotic use and resistance, with 90.4% correctly identifying that antibioticstreat bacterial infections and 91.3% understanding antibiotic resistance. Despite this, 73.6% reported self- medication and 71.1% saved leftover antibiotics for future use. Conclusions Although medical students showed good baseline knowledge regarding antibiotic use and resistance, notable gaps in attitudes and practices persist. These findings highlight the need for enhanced educational strategies focusing on antimicrobial stewardship, practical training, and stricter policies to promote rational antibiotic use and reduce the risk of AMR.