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NCT Number: NCT06317415

Intervention on Non-prescription Antibiotic Use Among the Public

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of health education int led by community health workers for non-prescription antibiotic use among the public. In this two arm cluster randomised trial, In this two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial, 22 communities were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to intervention and control groups. In the intervention group, family doctors will conduct WeChat-based health education on responsible use of antibiotic for the participants. In the control group, only routine public health education will be provided without any involvement in antibiotic use. The primary outcome is the incidence of antibiotic use without prescription in the past month.

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Key information

Conditions

Non-Prescription Drug Misuse Antibiotic Use Chemically-Induced Disorders Drug Misuse Mental Disorders Substance-Related Disorders

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Fuyong People's Hospital

Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518103, China

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged between 18 and 75 years old;
  • Local residents (residing for more than 6 months) with no plans for employment, study, or relocation in the next six months;
  • Having normal cognitive, comprehension, and independent communication abilities, and voluntarily participating in this study;
  • Able to use WeChat independently or with guidance from family members.

Exclusion criteria

  • Unable to comprehend the purpose of the survey, unwilling to cooperate, or lacking willingness to provide honest answers to questions;
  • Illiterate, severely physically disabled, or lacking necessary comprehension abilities;
  • Healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.;
  • Individuals with autoimmune diseases or hereditary diseases affecting the use of common medications;

Treatment and study plan

WeChat-based health education on antibiotic use

Behavioral

Health education based on the WeChat platform includes popular science articles on WeChat public Platform and health education videos.

Regular public health education

Behavioral

Health education information on the prevention and control of common chronic diseases

Primary outcomes

  1. Rate of non-prescription antibiotic use among the public

    Time frame: within one month

    Rate of Antibiotic use without prescription in the past month measured by self-designed questionnaire。

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Other

Collaborators

  • Fuyong People's Hospital, Bao 'an District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Health Education on Non-prescription Antibiotic Use Among the Public: a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2024
First posted
Mar 19, 2024
Registry last updated
Mar 20, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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