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Knowledge of Antibiotic Use and Resistance Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia [Response to Letter]
Authors Nukaly HY , Aljuhani RA, Alhartani MM , Alhindi YZ , Asif U, Alshanberi AM, Alsanosi SM
Received 19 August 2024
Accepted for publication 19 August 2024
Published 30 August 2024 Volume 2024:15 Pages 799—800
Houriah Y Nukaly,1 Raghad A Aljuhani,1 Mahinar M Alhartani,1 Yosra Z Alhindi,2 Uzma Asif,1 Asim M Alshanberi,1,3 Safaa M Alsanosi2
1General Medicine Practice Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 2Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; 3Department of Community Medicine and Pilgrims Health Care, Umm Alqura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Correspondence: Safaa M Alsanosi, Email [email protected]
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This is in response to the Letter to the Editor
Dear editor
The authors appreciate your invitation to compose a response letter.
It is essential that we ensure that medical students in Saudi Arabia understand proper antibiotic use. Their role in shaping the future of healthcare is crucial, and their knowledge and perspectives on antibiotic use significantly impact the consequences of such use in our country.
However, only a few studies have investigated medical students’ understanding of this area within the Saudi Arabian context. Enhancing the curriculum to address the observed knowledge gap regarding antibiotics among medical students is crucial. This can be achieved by integrating topics such as resistance mechanisms and responsible antibiotic usage into the educational framework. Diverse teaching methods can effectively deliver this content, including lectures, workshops, and clinical rotations.
We must provide comprehensive training to medical students that emphasizes responsible antibiotic practices. This necessitates global improvements in medical education. By enhancing the curriculum and offering practical experiences, we can cultivate responsible antibiotic use among the upcoming generation of healthcare professionals.
Disclosure
The authors report no conflicts of interest in this communication.
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