KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES (KAP) REGARDING ANTIMICROBIAL USAGE AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health concern, exacerbated by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Medical students, as future prescribers, play a pivotal role in combating this issue. This study assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to antibiotic usage among medical students in Andhra Pradesh, India. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire. The ndings reveal that while students possess satisfactory knowledge about antibiotics, gaps exist in their attitudes and practices, highlighting the need for enhanced educational interventions.