Prevalence of inappropriate use behaviors of antibiotics and related factors among chinese antibiotic users: an online cross-sectional survey

Abstract

Key points 1. Self-medication with antibiotics, self-storage with antibiotics, and non-adherence to antibiotic treatment are important performances of inappropriate use behaviors of antibiotics. 2. The results of this study showed that the prevalence of inappropriate use behaviors of antibiotics among Chinese antibiotic users were between 37.1% and 67.9%. 3. A nationwide action plan for rational use of antibiotics is urgently needed in China.

Keywords

• Antibiotic use
• Self-medication
• Self-storage
• Non-adherence
• China