Multi-drug-resistant (MDR) organisms pose a global threat to modern medicine, which has grown as a result of irrational antibiotic use and misuse. This study aimed to assess general public knowledge in Jordan and awareness of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was carried out utilizing the WHO multicountry public awareness survey. The study population was composed mainly of social media users, and a total of 1213 participants completed the online survey. According to the findings, more than half of the participants were well versed in antibiotic use and resistance. Those with adequate health literacy were found to better understand antibiotics (OR = 1.37, p = 0.017) and antibiotic resistance (OR = 1.46, p = 0.003). The vast majority (88.5%) recognized at least one antibiotic resistance term; however, 53.2% believed that antibiotic resistance is a problem in other nations. The participants in this study reported using antibiotics incorrectly, believing that they were treating sore throats, colds, and flu. The participants were well aware of antibiotic resistance solutions and their consequences on health. Age, education, health literacy, and antibiotic knowledge were found to be substantially (p < 0.05) associated with greater awareness of antibiotic resistance. The findings highlight the need for antimicrobial resistance education campaigns, health literacy, and antibiotic stewardship initiatives.

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关于 COVID-19 大流行期间抗生素使用和抗生素耐药性的公共卫生素养、知识和意识：一项横断面研究

耐多药 (MDR) 生物体对现代医学构成了全球威胁，由于不合理的抗生素使用和滥用，现代医学已经发展壮大。本研究旨在评估约旦的一般公众知识以及 COVID-19 大流行期间对抗生素和抗生素耐药性的认识。利用世卫组织多国公众意识调查进行了一项横断面研究。研究人群主要由社交媒体用户组成，共有 1213 名参与者完成了在线调查。根据调查结果，超过一半的参与者精通抗生素的使用和耐药性。发现具有足够健康素养的人更好地了解抗生素（OR = 1.37，p = 0.017）和抗生素耐药性（OR = 1.46，p= 0.003）。绝大多数 (88.5%) 承认至少一个抗生素耐药性术语；然而，53.2% 的人认为抗生素耐药性是其他国家的一个问题。本研究的参与者报告错误地使用抗生素，认为他们正在治疗喉咙痛、感冒和流感。参与者非常了解抗生素耐药性解决方案及其对健康的影响。年龄、教育、健康素养和抗生素知识被发现与对抗生素耐药性的更高认识显着相关（p < 0.05）。调查结果强调了开展抗微生物药物耐药性教育运动、健康素养和抗生素管理计划的必要性。