THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES IN THE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN ISPA PATIENTS IN MOTOLOHU VILLAGE, RANDANGAN DISTRICT, POHUWATO REGENCY

Abstract

This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes in the use of antibiotics in patients with ISPA in Motolohu Village, Randangan District, Pohuwato Regency. This study uses an observational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample amounted to 21 respondents with ISPA who were selected in total sampling. Primary data was collected through questionnaires that assessed knowledge and attitudes, while secondary data was obtained from relevant health agencies. Data analysis was conducted using Fisher's exact Test. Most of the respondents had a high level of knowledge (52.4%), but the attitude of antibiotic use was dominated by the poor category (61.9%). All respondents used amoxicillin (100%) antibiotics. The results of Fisher's exact Test showed a value of p = 0.183 (p > 0.05), which means that there was no significant relationship between knowledge and attitudes of people with ispa. A high level of knowledge about drugs is not always directly proportional to the rational attitude in the correct use of antibiotics.