Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Antibiotic

Abstract

Objectives of the Study: The study aimed to determine the prevalence and knowledge associated with self-medication of antibiotics in selected communities in the City of Dasmariñas, Cavite, as a basis for health promotion. Specifically, this study explored the association between respondents' knowledge of self-medication with antibiotics and their educational background, residency, occupation, sources of healthcare, and sources of antibiotics.

Methodology: A descriptive-analytical design was employed, using convenience-quota sampling. A self-made questionnaire that underwent face and content validation was utilized. Statistical tests included frequency distribution and Chi-square tests.

Major Findings: The majority of the respondents were high school graduates (51.3%), 84.3% had lived in their barangay for over a year, and many of the respondents are employed (38.7%). The prevalence of self-medication was 49.97%, indicating a significant practice of self-medication. Knowledge gaps were evident, with 72.77% believing it was acceptable to stop antibiotics once symptoms disappeared, 85.86% thinking antibiotics were effective against viral infections, and 62.83% viewing self-prescription as responsible for minor infections. In this study, the educational level (χ²=11.783a, p=0.067), residency duration (χ²=12.009a, p=0.06), occupation (χ²=4.373a, p=0.626), healthcare sources (χ²=11.852a, p=0.065), and antibiotic sources (χ²=4.477a, p=0.612) were not significantly associated with knowledge about self-medication of antibiotics.

Conclusions: Respondents were predominantly high school graduates, employed, and long-term residents of the selected communities. Hospitals were the main healthcare source, and pharmacies were the primary antibiotic source. Nearly half engaged in self-medication, influenced by misconceptions about antibiotics. Educational programs are crucial to address these knowledge gaps and promote safer antibiotic use. Limitations include a small sample size and reliance on self-reported data, necessitating further research with larger samples and objective measures.

First Advisor

Ronald Ian T. Lim, RN, MAN

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