Hubungan Pekerjaan dan Pendapatan dengan Sikap Penggunaan Antibiotik

Abstract

Antibiotic use increased despite being prescription-only drugs. Misuse led to bacterial resistance due to public misconceptions. Community attitudes influenced proper usage patterns, while socioeconomic factors potentially shaped these attitudes. This study aimed to determine the relationship between occupation and income and attitudes toward antibiotic use. It also examined sociodemographic characteristics of occupation and income and assessed the level of attitudes toward antibiotic use. This observational study used a cross-sectional design. The population comprised individuals in public areas of Jember Regency. A total of 78 participants, selected using convenience sampling, met the inclusion criteria. Data on occupation, income, and attitudes were collected via questionnaires, and Chisquare tests analyzed variable relationships. Results showed most participants were adults aged 19–44, male, and had ≥ high school of level education. Informal sector employment and low income predominated. The majority had poor attitudes toward antibiotic use. Chi-square analysis indicated no significant relationship between occupation and attitudes, but income showed a significant relationship with attitudes. This study concluded that income significantly influenced attitudes toward antibiotic use, while occupation did not.