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IJMDC. 2026; 10(8): 2202-2213 Sociodemographic predictors of antibiotic knowledge and usage patterns: a community-based study in Southwestern Saudi ArabiaAbdulrahman M. Hakami, Mohammed H. Ghasham, Abdualrahman E. Ajeebi, Anwar M. Alsalmani, Rimas A. Zngwti, Abdulrahman A. Moafa, Atheer A. Buayti, Shahad S. Frhat, Rahaf S. Othathi, Arif A. Haddadi, Norah M. Ayyashi, Mostafa Mohrag, Luai Alhazmi, Ahmed Sayed, Mohammed Somaili. Abstract |  Download PDF | |  Post | Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among the adult population of Jazan city, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 496 adult residents of Jazan city using a validated, self-administered online questionnaire distributed via social media platforms. KAP scores were then divided into three groups: high (≥80%), intermediate (60%-79%), and low (45 years (aOR = 3.02), mid-to-high household income, and bachelor’s-level education were independent predictors of better KAP outcomes. Strong intercorrelations were observed across all three KAP domains (ρ = 0.449-0.682; all p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Adults in Jazan city had significant knowledge gaps, an unfavorable attitude, and unsafe antibiotic use patterns, which highlighted the need for targeted public awareness campaigns, enforcement of prescription-only laws, and locally developed antimicrobial stewardship measures.
Key words: Antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, cross-sectional studies, health literacy, Saudi Arabia, self-medication
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