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October 16, 2025Public HealthOpen Access

Health literacy of the Belarusian population on antibiotic use

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Observational analysis indicates gaps in health literacy regarding antibiotics in Belarus, suggesting the need for targeted educational efforts.

Only 53.8% of respondents reported using antibiotics in the past year, highlighting significant usage patterns.
64.8% mistakenly believed antibiotics treat viral infections, indicating crucial misconceptions about treatment.
Knowledge of antibiotic resistance was rated as satisfactory, with mean scores of 11.1 out of 14.
Public awareness initiatives should target at-risk groups, especially those without higher education.

Kolchanova et al. (2025) studied this question.

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October 16, 2025Public HealthOpen Access

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Observational analysis indicates gaps in health literacy regarding antibiotics in Belarus, suggesting the need for targeted educational efforts.

Only 53.8% of respondents reported using antibiotics in the past year, highlighting significant usage patterns.
64.8% mistakenly believed antibiotics treat viral infections, indicating crucial misconceptions about treatment.
Knowledge of antibiotic resistance was rated as satisfactory, with mean scores of 11.1 out of 14.
Public awareness initiatives should target at-risk groups, especially those without higher education.

Kolchanova et al. (2025) studied this question.

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