Analisis Tingkat Pengetahuan Masyarakat Terhadap Penggunaan Antibiotik Di Apotek Berkah Muhammad Baranti Kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang

This study aims to analyze the public’s knowledge regarding antibiotic use at Berkah Muhammad Pharmacy, located in Baranti, Sidenreng Rappang Regency. The research employed a quantitative method with a descriptive approach, specifically a survey, to gather relevant data. A total of 110 respondents were selected using purposive sampling. Data collection methods included observations, questionnaires, and documentation/literature study. Data analysis was conducted using the Spearman rank test with the assistance of SPSS version 21.The study revealed that respondents’ knowledge levels were categorized as follows: good 8 respondents (7.27%), sufficient 26 respondents (23.64%), and poor 76 respondents (69.09%). The analysis of the relationship between knowledge levels and antibiotic use behavior showed a value of 0.363 with a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating a positive correlation. This study demonstrates a significant relationship between knowledge and antibiotic use at Berkah Muhammad Pharmacy, Baranti, Sidenreng Rappang Regency.The findings suggest the need for increased educational efforts to improve public understanding of proper antibiotic use, thereby reducing the risk of misuse and the development of antibiotic resistance. Practical recommendations include enhanced community outreach by healthcare professionals and the use of various media channels for educational campaigns.