00000nam a22000004a 4500 UP-1685675941131394254 Buklod 20240104121930.0 m |o d | ta 240104s2023 xx r |||| u| d PHARM rda eng LG 993.5 2023 P5 C8 Cu, Mary Angelica S. Assessment of the knowledge and attitudes of pharmacy students in the National Capital Region towards antimicrobial resistance: a cross-sectional study Mary Angelica S. Cu, Monica A. Cunanan, Marc Keeno F. Deocadiz, ; adviser, Sheila May J. Nacabu-an. Manila: Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of the Philippines Manila 2023 xii, 91 leaves 29 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy)--University of the Philippines Manila, June 2023. Available to public. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat that caused I.27 million deaths in 2019. In the Philippines, poor knowledge and attitudes towards antimicrobial use led to inappropriate practices such as self-medication and antimicrobial sharing. As future drug experts, pharmacy students must be educated about AMR-related challenges and have a positive attitude toward rational antimicrobial use. The study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate pharmacy students in the National Capital Region (NCR) on AMR. The knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate pharmacy students in PACOP-accredited pharmacy schools in NCR were assessed using an online self-administered questionnaire consisting of 4 parts: (1) sociodemographic characteristics, (2) history of antimicrobials use for the past 6 months, (3) knowledge antimicrobials and AMR, and (4) attitudes towards antimicrobial use and AMR. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to evaluate the relationship between the variables. From the 207 respondents, knowledge on antimicrobials and AMR was found to improve attitudes towards antimicrobial use and AMR. 5th-year students showed better understanding and attitudes toward AMR, while those who rated their education as excellent and regular require improvement in their attitudes. 43 (20.77%) reported antimicrobial usage in the past 6 months, and no associations were observed between the history of antimicrobial use and knowledge and attitudes. Proper education and training can help address the gaps in pharmacy students' knowledge and attitudes towards AMR. From the linear regression models, being a 5th-year student is a predictor of good knowledge on antimicrobials and AMR and appropriate attitudes toward antimicrobial use and AMR, indicating that an extensive use of antibiotics among pharmacy education has appropriately influenced the quality pharmacy students in the Philippines. Knowledge of antimicrobials and AMR and a positive perception of their present education on areas of concern are other determinants of attitudes toward antimicrobial use and AMR. Pharmacy students. Attitudes. Antimicrobial Resistance Philippines. Cross-Sectional Studies. Pharmacy. Education. Philippines. Cross-Sectional Studies. Antimicrobial Philippines. Cunanan, Monica A. author. Deocadiz, Marc Keeno F. author . Nacabu-an, Sheila May J. adviser. FI UP UPMNL PHARM LG 993.5 2023 P5 C8 Thesis