Comparative Study Of Knowledge, Attitude, Practices Of Antibiotics Among Rural And Urban Population Of Wayanad

Antibiotics are medications designed to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by either killing the bacteria or inhibiting their growth and reproduction. Here are some important aspects of antibiotics. Antibiotic resistance is a significant and growing public health challenge where bacteria evolve to resist the effects of antibiotics. Addressing antibiotic resistance requires a coordinated effort from healthcare providers, patients, policymakers, and the agricultural sector to ensure antibiotics remain effective for future generations. Infections caused by resistant bacteria are harder to treat and may require more toxic, expensive, or less effective medications. This study conducted among the population of Wayanad, Kerala. The population of Wayanad divided into urban and rural population. The knowledge, attitude and practices of menstrual health was compared among the population of Wayanad. The study was conducted by using pre structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed among the population and collect the data and done the statistical tests and reached in a conclusion.Objective: The KAP study was conducted among the urban and rural population of Wayanadto compare the knowledge, attitude, practices of menstrual health. Methods: A pre structured questionnaire was prepared and distributed among the populationof urban and rural in Wayanad. Conclusion: The knowledge, attitude and practices of menstrual health is good among thepopulation of urban when compared to rural population.