Collaboration between Alinda Husada Hospital and 48 Bina Bangsa University Students in Educating the Wise Use of Antibiotics to Prevent Bacterial Resistance
Keywords:
Antibiotics, Bacterial Resistance, Health Education, Health Literacy, Community ServiceAbstract
Antibiotic resistance is a global health threat caused by irrational use of antibiotics. In Indonesia, the prevalence of non-prescription antibiotic use remains high, particularly in rural areas such as Pandeglang Regency. This community service program aimed to improve health literacy and public awareness in Karyasari Village regarding the prudent use of antibiotics. The program was conducted through collaboration between Alinda Husada Hospital and Community Service Program (KKM) Group 48 of Universitas Bina Bangsa using a participatory approach. Activities included situation analysis, interactive health education, group discussions, and mentoring. A total of 20 participants, consisting of housewives, health cadres, and elderly community members, joined the sessions. The results showed an increase in community understanding, particularly that antibiotics are only effective for bacterial infections, should not be purchased without a doctor’s prescription, and must be consumed according to medical instructions. Early behavioral changes were also observed, such as the commitment to avoid storing leftover antibiotics and refraining from self-purchasing antibiotics. Group discussions generated initiatives to establish village health cadres as a sustainability effort. This program demonstrates that community-based collaborative education is effective in enhancing health literacy and promoting social change towards more responsible antibiotic use.
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