Antibiotic Use in the Community for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection

Introduction: The consumption of antibiotics by the population is one of the elements of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which constitutes a global public health crisis. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 10,890 participants between January 2025 and March 2025. Data were analyzed using Stata 13.0. Multivariate regression techniques were used to determine factors influencing antibiotic use. Results: Among the 10,890 participants, 98.02% of whom admitted to having purchased antibiotics in the last six months with a prescription, 31.43% of them benefited from the pharmacist's advice, 83.74% had purchased a complete course, but only 69.11% consumed the entire course. These antibiotics were prescribed in the majority without any biological basis and to a lesser extent on the basis of a blood count; Amoxicillin was the most prescribed in 92.81% of cases and consumed for 10 days by 51% and only 32% of cases claimed to feel very well after treatment while 94.12% of cases did not carry out control examinations. Conclusions: This study revealed that the misuse of antibiotics in the community contributes to the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance. This requires urgent intervention in terms of community engagement in the fight against AMR and adherence to treatment guidelines. Thus, intensification of community awareness campaigns and educational activities on the appropriate use of antibiotics is an absolute necessity.