Health literacy, knowledge, household disposal, and misuse practices of antibiotics among UAE residents: a nationwide cross-sectional study

CONCLUSIONS: Higher levels of adequate health literacy were observed in those involved in the medical field and those with higher educational levels. The prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics among the UAE population was low. These findings highlight the importance of improving health literacy, promoting responsible antibiotic use, and encouraging proper disposal practices among the population.PMID:37978885 | DOI:10.1080/14787210.2023.2284878
Source: Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research