Nivel de conocimiento sobre la resistencia antimicrobiana en el barrio Génova en el periodo académico Octubre 2022 – Marzo 2023.

Abstract

This research is descriptive in order to determine the level of knowledge about antimicrobial resistance in the inhabitants of Barrio Génova in the period October March 2023. Through research, the drugs available to the inhabitants of the Génova neighborhood to treat their conditions are known. The indiscriminate and irrational use of drugs is the main cause of antimicrobial resistance facilitating the spread of microorganisms, decreasing the effectiveness of drugs to fight infections. The instrument used was the survey applied to 50 people, and the presentation of data was made in tables of simple frequency and the analysis was based on the bibliography contemplated with the theoretical framework, evidence that 70% of the population do not know about self medication, however, 30% know it and define self medication. Among the reasons that influences self medication in order of frequency are, common diseases of rapid relief, easy access to medication. 80% of the population do not know the consequences caused by the irrational consumption of antibiotics, and the drug available in their homes are Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid with 50% of the population. Finally, 40% of the population of the neighborhood rarely meets the indications of the treatment prescribed by the doctor, which emphasizes the above described non compliance with treatment as one of the factors that increases antimicrobial resistance. For which it is advisable to implement an information strategy on the spread and antimicrobial resistance in the Génova neighborhood, in order to prevent the inappropriate use of antibiotics and encourage the proper use of self medication.