Artículo
Patients’ Opinions on Antibiotics in the Treatment of Dental Infections: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Autor/es | Domínguez-Domínguez, Laura
Castelo Baz, Pablo Cabrera Fernández, Alberto Cabanillas Balsera, Daniel Pabón Carrasco, Manuel Segura Egea, Juan José Martín González, Jenifer |
Departamento | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Estomatología |
Fecha de publicación | 2024-04-03 |
Fecha de depósito | 2024-04-04 |
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Resumen | The aim of this study was to evaluate patients’ knowledge and perceptions
of the use of systemic antibiotics in the treatment of endodontic infections and to determine the
possible contribution of patients to the development ... The aim of this study was to evaluate patients’ knowledge and perceptions of the use of systemic antibiotics in the treatment of endodontic infections and to determine the possible contribution of patients to the development of bacterial resistance. Methods: A total of 550 patients were asked to respond to a survey on the perception of systemic antibiotic use in the treatment of endodontic infections and antibiotic resistance during January 2022 and March 2023. A bivariate and multivariate analysis was performed to determine possible correlates in the population regarding antibiotic use in the endodontic world. Results: A total of 514 patients were included in the study, 65.9% of whom were women. While 34.6% of the population studied thought that it was always necessary to take antibiotics prior to endodontics, 49.4% considered that they were necessary after endodontics, regardless of the clinical symptoms. The prevalence of self-medication was 17.3%, and women self-medicate more than men, with significant differences (p < 0.05), although they have a greater knowledge of antibiotic resistance than men (p < 0.05). Forty-four percent of the population expected to take antibiotics when faced with dental pain, mainly women (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The general population is contributing to the serious problem of bacterial resistance. It is necessary to promote educational strategies focused on the correct use of antibiotics in the community. The worst results were found mainly in the population with a low level of education. The level of education was the variable that most influenced the knowledge and aĴitudes of the population, followed by the sex of the participants. |
Cita | Domínguez-Domínguez, L., Castelo Baz, P., Cabrera Fernández, A., Cabanillas Balsera, D., Pabón Carrasco, M., Segura Egea, J.J. y Martín González, J. (2024). Patients’ Opinions on Antibiotics in the Treatment of Dental Infections: A Cross-Sectional Survey. Journal Of Clinical Medicine, 13 (7). https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13072099. |
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