A Study Design for Awareness Regarding Appropriate Antimicrobial use and Antimicrobial Resistance among Health Care Professionals and Lay Persons

Abstract

Aim: This study is designed to determine the awareness of anti-microbial resistance and appropriate antimicrobials use among health care professionals (intern, junior residents and nurses) and lay persons. Methods: The study will be held at rural tertiary care hospital in central India including junior resident, Interns and nurses, patient and their relatives. Survey tool and data questionnaire will be provided to participants in English and Marathi. Results: Comparison of knowledge of antimicrobial resistance among hospital staff, patient and their relatives will be done. Conclusion: There is a need to frame policies to prevent excessive use of Antimicrobials and to increase awareness about the knowledge of proper usage antimicrobial and antimicrobial resistance among lay person.