Um dos fatores que contribui para a emergência de microrganismos multirresistentes é a utilização inadequada de antimicrobianos. Neste estudo foram visitados 192 domicílios para aplicação de um questionário a respeito dos hábitos de consumo de antimicrobianos de todos os moradores. Os dados revelaram que 6,8% dos participantes utilizaram antimicrobianos nos últimos mês. Os usuários eram predominantemente do sexo feminino (65,9%), idade entre 20 e 59 anos (50%) e renda de 1 a 3 salário mínimos (59,1%). Do total, 9,1% fizeram uso de antimicrobianos sem prescrição e 4,6% não concluíram o tratamento, alegando melhora dos sintomas (2,3%) ou devido aos efeitos colaterais (2,3%). O motivo mais relatado para o tratamento foi infecção de orofaringe (29,5). Foi constatado também o uso de antimicrobianos de forma desnecessária, como para o tratamento de febre (2,3%), gripe (2,3%) e alergia (2,3%). Entre os entrevistados, 20,5% possuem o hábito de indicar antimicrobianos para familiares e amigos. Este trabalho foi conduzido antes da proibição legal da venda de antimicrobianos sem receita médica. Grande parte dos entrevistados desconhece os riscos da utilização inadequada e foi observado um percentual considerável de indivíduos que indicam estas drogas a outros. Com a implantação da lei que proíbe a venda sem prescrição é esperado que este problema seja minimizado.
Palavras-chave:
Automedicação
Antimicrobianos
Resistência a antibióticos
Abstract:
One factor that contributes to the emergence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms is the inappropriate use of antimicrobials. In this study we visited 192 homes to a questionnaire about the consumption habits of antimicrobials for all residents. The data revealed that 6.8% of participants used antimicrobial agents in recent months. Users were predominantly female (65.9%), aged between 20 and 59 years (50%) and income from 1 to 3 minimum salary (59.1%). Of the total, 9.1% made use of antimicrobials without prescription and 4.6% did not finish the treatment, citing improvement in symptoms (2.3%) or due to side effects (2.3%). The most reported reason for treatment was oropharyngeal infection (29.5). It was also found the use of antibiotics unnecessarily, as for the treatment of fever (2.3%), influenza (2.3%) and allergy (2.3%). Among respondents, 20.5% have a habit of indicating antimicrobials for family and friends. This study was conducted before the legal prohibition of the sale of antibiotics without a prescription. Most respondents are unaware of the risks of misuse and there was a considerable percentage of individuals who show these drugs to others. With the implementation of the law prohibiting the sale without a prescription is expected that this problem is minimized.
USE OF ANTIMICROBIAL DRUGS BY POPULATION IN JATAÍ - GO, BRAZIL
Resumo (abstract):
One factor that contributes to the emergence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms is the inappropriate use of antimicrobials. In this study we visited 192 homes to a questionnaire about the consumption habits of antimicrobials for all residents. The data revealed that 6.8% of participants used antimicrobial agents in recent months. Users were predominantly female (65.9%), aged between 20 and 59 years (50%) and income from 1 to 3 minimum salary (59.1%). Of the total, 9.1% made use of antimicrobials without prescription and 4.6% did not finish the treatment, citing improvement in symptoms (2.3%) or due to side effects (2.3%). The most reported reason for treatment was oropharyngeal infection (29.5). It was also found the use of antibiotics unnecessarily, as for the treatment of fever (2.3%), influenza (2.3%) and allergy (2.3%). Among respondents, 20.5% have a habit of indicating antimicrobials for family and friends. This study was conducted before the legal prohibition of the sale of antibiotics without a prescription. Most respondents are unaware of the risks of misuse and there was a considerable percentage of individuals who show these drugs to others. With the implementation of the law prohibiting the sale without a prescription is expected that this problem is minimized.
Braoios, A., Pereira, A.C.S., Bizerra, A.A., Policarpo, O.F., Soares, N.C. , Barbosa, A.S.. USO DE ANTIMICROBIANOS PELA POPULAÇÃO DA CIDADE DE JATAÍ - GO, BRASIL. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2012/mar). [Citado em 23/12/2024].
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