2023-10-24 23:00:29
Mahidol University went into the community to assess opinions of drug dispensers and drug sellers, including pharmacists, nurses, public health officials. About identifying new forms of antibiotics for the appropriate use of antibiotics in the community Far from drug-resistant germs
Symbols that appear on pills or medicine boxes Including a clear explanation of drug use. It is of great importance to the well-being of drug users. In the past, there has never been any study. that proposes specifying a specific embodiment to enable use “Rational antibiotics”
Institute for Population and Social Research Mahidol University Participated in a research project “Assessing the appearance identification of antibiotics Oral type This will affect the appropriate use of antibiotics by the community. in low- and middle-income countries,” a study conducted in six developing countries. divided by country income level: Bangladesh and Mozambique (low income), Ghana and Vietnam (low middle income), South Africa and Thailand (high middle income) between 2016 and 2023, under Supported by The Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom, with Prof. Dr. Heiman Wertheim from Radboud University Medical Center, Netherlands. is the main researcher
The message that appears on medicine packets is very important to the welfare of drug users. Shocking when found In the past, no country in the world has ever created a “special symbol” on medicine packets to indicate that it is “Antibiotics that should be used with caution”
During October 2023, Associate Professor Dr. Sureeporn Panpueng, Lecturer at the Institute for Population and Social Research. Mahidol University has mentioned An article of the project has recently been published in the academic journal “Lancet” Top 1% in the world. that provides perspective on the challenges that may arise for drug users. Drug dispenser/drug seller and public health personnel If the appearance of antibiotics is specified to be different from other types of oral drugs,
Today, there are many different names used to refer to antibiotics. These names are often related to the drug’s appearance, such as the black-red capsules. This appearance affects communication between drug users. and health care workers Both in dispensing medicine and the use of appropriate medications
Before starting the field visit, the project organized a discussion forum with experts. and stakeholders from organizations on a global scale Regions and countries, such as the World Health Organization global private organization Food and Drug Administration To be a guideline for research About using appearance as a tool for support to stimulate awareness and the responsible use of antibiotics has occurred.
Mahidol University researchers Went to the community of the Kanchanaburi project To assess opinions regarding new designations of antibiotics. By means of group discussion with drug users in the community and in-depth interviews with drug dispensers and drug sellers, including pharmacists, nurses, public health officials From a sample of 100 cases
Drug users, drug prescribers and public health personnel Most agree If a symbol such as “AB” is to be specified on the pill, pill pack, or medicine box, this will make it easier to remember. Including helping to identify and distinguish antibiotics from other groups of drugs more quickly
both drug dispensers and drug users in the community said The classification of antibiotics is clear. May reduce the tendency to use antibiotics. If consumers have knowledge regarding the effects and the reasons for using more antibiotics
However, it was found that drug users still had unclear communication. About inflammation and infection This can lead to misdiagnosis. or inappropriate use of antibiotics This is the main cause that leads to drug resistance.
Researchers suggest that There is a need to increase education for the public. to gain understanding regarding the difference between “inflammation from bacterial infection”, “inflammation from other infections” and “inflammation from non-infectious diseases”
Mahidol University ready to do duty “Wisdom of the Land” according to the resolution, because “living things” must coexist with “thinking with reason and effect”, every human being must therefore “Live life reasonably,” which includes “using medicine reasonably,” especially “antibiotics,” which are even more rationally used. It makes life safer from drug-resistant germs. “Just think for a moment. before using antibiotics”
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