Antibiotic usage in Konya district

İn this study, evaluation of antibiotic usage in the community of Konya district was aimed. 206 patients, who used antibiotics during the last month were included in the study. A questionnaire form was applied face to face to the patients. 18 % of the patients did not have a health assurance. İt was found that antibiotics were proposed to 91.3 % of the patients by doctors. İt was determined that about 3/4 of the patients used antibiotics for respiratory infections. Radiological examinations were the most requested examination and amoxicilline-klavulanat was the most frequently used antibiotic by the patients. 44.7 % of the patients declared feeling healthy as the reason of quitting the antibiotic use. There was no significant relation betvveen antibiotic usage properties and educational level of the community. İt was concluded that, the doctors should also be educated with the community about acceptable antibiotic usage.