Antibiotic Use, Non-Prescription Drug Misuse
Conditions
Keywords
Cluster randomized trial, Non-prescription, antibiotic
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of health education int led by community health workers for non-prescription antibiotic use among the public. In this two arm cluster randomised trial, In this two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial, 22 communities were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to intervention and control groups. In the intervention group, family doctors will conduct WeChat-based health education on responsible use of antibiotic for the participants. In the control group, only routine public health education will be provided without any involvement in antibiotic use. The primary outcome is the incidence of antibiotic use without prescription in the past month.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALWeChat-based health education on antibiotic use
Health education based on the WeChat platform includes popular science articles on WeChat public Platform and health education videos.
BEHAVIORALRegular public health education
Health education information on the prevention and control of common chronic diseases
Sponsors
Fuyong People's Hospital, Bao 'an District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Aged between 18 and 75 years old; * Local residents (residing for more than 6 months) with no plans for employment, study, or relocation in the next six months; * Having normal cognitive, comprehension, and independent communication abilities, and voluntarily participating in this study; * Able to use WeChat independently or with guidance from family members.
Exclusion criteria
* Unable to comprehend the purpose of the survey, unwilling to cooperate, or lacking willingness to provide honest answers to questions; * Illiterate, severely physically disabled, or lacking necessary comprehension abilities; * Healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.; * Individuals with autoimmune diseases or hereditary diseases affecting the use of common medications;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rate of non-prescription antibiotic use among the public | within one month | Rate of Antibiotic use without prescription in the past month measured by self-designed questionnaire。 |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed