Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Antibiotic usage and Resistance among General Population in Delhi-NCR Region

Aim: To assess the knowledge and awareness related to antibiotic usage and resistance amongst general population. Materials and Methods: A total of one thousand citizens (of age group 25 – 65 years) from Delhi-NCR participated in this study. A questionnaire survey comprising of ten questions relating to knowledge and awareness of antibiotic usage were completed by the participants. Results: It was observed that 74% of people rarely used antibiotics. Also, 55% believed that misuse/overuse of anti–microbial drugs is harmful and can have adverse effects on our body. A large fraction comprising of about 60% are affected by infections on a yearly basis. Conclusion: A majority of the population of our community believed in using antibiotics without having the necessary knowledge and awareness regarding its proper use.