Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Antibiotic Use and Associated Factors among Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Vietnam

Background Infections are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, with antibiotics playing a crucial role in treatment. However, they are also the most commonly misused drug group. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess patients’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use at a medical center in Vietnam. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted prospectively using data obtained from survey questionnaires that met the inclusion criteria and did not violate the exclusion criteria from April to October 2024 at the Thanh Phuoc Commune Health Station, Tan Uyen City, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. Results A total of 500 valid responses were analyzed, with a male-to-female ratio of 1:1.78; the mean knowledge score regarding antibiotic use was 8.66 ± 2.14, with 71.4% classified as having ‘good’ knowledge; the mean attitude score was 7.93 ± 1.98, with 73.4% rated as ‘good’ and 68.8% disagreeing with self-purchasing antibiotics; and the mean practice score was 8.10 ± 1.65, with 74.2% demonstrating ‘good’ practices. Factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotic use included age group, place of residence, educational level, occupation, monthly income, and health insurance. Conclusion Most patients demonstrated positive knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use; however, strengthened health education and communication are still needed to help reduce antibiotic resistance.