Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes toward Antibiotic use and Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance in the medical and surgical departments at governmental and nongovernmental Hebron hospitals رسالة ماجستير

Abstract

Introduction: antibiotic resistance (AR)—the capability of a bacteria to resist the drug affection (FDA .2023). antibiotics are drugs used to inhibit bacterial infections and treat it. Antibiotic resistance arises when bacteria change doesn’t response to the use of the antibiotic (WHO.2020). it is considered as a global public health issue. Aim: this study aimed to assess nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward antibiotic use and Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance in the medical and surgical departments at governmental and nongovernmental Hebron hospitals. Method: a Cross-sectional study, quantitative, observational study. with census sample of 191 nurse (n= 191) from nongovernmental and governmental hospitals in Hebron, data were collected using an anonymous electronic questionnaire (google form) Results: the findings demonstrated that nurses exhibited moderate knowledge regarding antibiotic use and resistance prevention; however, their attitudes were largely negative, highlighting a pressing need for improvement. Significant correlations were observed between nurses’ knowledge and attitudes and sociodemographic factors, including years of experience, engagement with professional literature, participation in workshops, and institutional protocols (p < 0.05). The majority of participants were female (54.45%), aged 26–30 years (40.83%), held a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (39.79%), and worked in non-governmental hospitals (51.83%). These results underscore the need for targeted educational interventions and institutional policies to enhance nurses’ competencies in combating antibiotic resistance. Conclusion: according to the current study, nurses even are not entirely cognizant of the fundamentals of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance and the techniques to be used in order to prevent it. this rises the importance of creating a comprehensive and overmantel education program for healthcare staff in all hospital about the propre use of antibiotic.