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February 2, 2026Journal of PharmacyOpen Access

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance among Students and Staff of Kabul University: A Cross-Sectional Study

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A cross-sectional study assesses antibiotic knowledge and use behaviors among Kabul University students and staff, highlighting educational needs.

This study assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among Kabul University students and staff.
Administered a validated questionnaire to students, faculty, and administrative staff at Kabul University.
Conducted descriptive statistics and simple regression analysis to find factors linked to antibiotic misuse.
84.8% of participants used antibiotics in the past year.
65.7% were aware of antibiotic resistance, while 79.1% improperly used antibiotics for colds and sore throats.
61.5% used antibiotics without a prescription and 63.1% retained leftover antibiotics for later use.

Zazai et al. (2026) studied this question.

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A cross-sectional study assesses antibiotic knowledge and use behaviors among Kabul University students and staff, highlighting educational needs.