Gender Differences In Knowledge Research Articles

Gender differences in knowledge and practice of eco-friendly dentistry among dental students and doctors: A study at Ajman University

This study investigates the awareness of environmentally friendly (green) dentistry practices among dental students and faculty at Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates. The primary objective is to assess their understanding and application of eco-friendly dental practices, including waste management, energy conservation, and sustainable material usage. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, an online survey was administered to 231 randomly selected participants. The results show that although awareness of green dentistry has increased, its practical implementation remains limited. Specialists displayed the highest levels of knowledge and practice, while general practitioners demonstrated the least. Male participants showed greater experience and expertise compared to females, and the age group of 30–39 exhibited the highest levels of knowledge and practice, although age was not found to significantly affect awareness or usage. The findings highlight the need for enhanced education and encouragement of green dentistry to protect the environment and promote sustainable dental practices.

Gender-specific impact of COVID-19 in the UAE: Analyzing gender disparities in health and well-being

Abstract Background Understanding gender disparities in health impacts during pandemics is crucial. While early observations of the COVID-19 pandemic suggested higher severity and mortality rates among males, subsequent studies hinted at a disproportionate impact on females’ health and well-being. This study aimed to explore gender-specific differences related to COVID-19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods Data from four independent surveys were analyzed to assess gender differences in knowledge about available vaccines, vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 severity, admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), anxiety among healthcare workers (HCWs), and psychological health of healthcare workers and the general population. Gender gaps were calculated as the absolute difference between males and females. Chi-square tests and logistic regression were performed to test the association between gender, age, and selected outcome variables. Results Males had a significantly higher risk of moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms (71%) compared to females (63%). The gender gap in symptom severity was smallest among those aged 55+ and highest among adults aged 35-54. Post-discharge, 22% more females reported multiple conditions than males. Among HCWs, females showed lower knowledge (19% gap) and higher vaccine hesitancy (20% gap), with larger gaps among older age groups. Females also experienced more anxiety and psychological stress, especially in the 35-54 age group. Logistic regression confirmed higher odds for females in reporting vaccine hesitancy, long COVID-19 symptoms, and anxiety, even after adjusting for demographic factors. Conclusions This study highlights unequal health outcomes and burdens experienced by women and men during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UAE. The distinct challenges faced by women, including higher mental health burdens and persistent post-recovery symptoms, suggest systemic gender disparities that require targeted attention in healthcare policies and practices. Key messages • Gender disparities in COVID-19 were evident in the UAE with males experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms, while females experienced post-recovery symptons, vaccine hesitancy, and stress. • Urgent action is required to address gender disparities in COVID-19 impacts, emphasizing mental health support and post-recovery care in policy formulation.

How well do couples know their partners’ preferences? Experimental evidence from joint recreation

There are many situations in which one partner must make decisions on behalf of the couple. In such cases, incomplete knowledge about the partner’s likes and desires might lead to suboptimal decisions. This paper investigates whether individuals hold accurate beliefs about their partners’ tastes. In particular, we look at gender differences in knowledge about one’s partner’s preferences in the context of joint recreation. We conduct a Discrete Choice Experiment on a sample of couples from northern Spain to elicit the individual’s own and their prediction of their partner’s preferences for travel characteristics. Using Latent Class Modelling (LCM) to allow for preference heterogeneity, we find that, in general terms, both partners hold pretty accurate beliefs about the other’s likes and dislikes when selecting a travel package. Nonetheless, males are found to know their female partner’s preferences slightly better.

Gender Differences in Knowledge, Experience, and Preference of Sustainable Investments

Recent and ongoing regulatory efforts of the European Commission have made sustainable investments a relevant topic for the broader public. Likewise, the economy itself and the financial markets within the European Union are in transition to support the overall goal of climate neutrality by 2050. Scientific research mostly focused on professional or institutional investors, hardly on retail investors. This study aimed to investigate whether there are significant gender differences in prospective retail investors’ knowledge, experience, and preference for sustainable investment (SI). The research was based on data from a survey conducted by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission at the end of 2020, containing a general section on investments in securities as well as a section dedicated to sustainable investments. To test the hypothesis of equalness, chi-square tests were applied. In the second step, multinomial logit regression testing and marginal effects were computed to identify determinants of sustainable investment knowledge and experience. The results proved that there are gender differences in the knowledge of sustainable investing. Well-known gender differences in general investment knowledge and behavior were confirmed.

Whose lips are sealed? Gender differences in knowledge hiding at work

AbstractKnowledge hiding – intentionally concealing knowledge from a colleague who requested it – is often damaging for individuals and organizations. Amongst the factors explaining knowledge hiding, one has been overlooked, despite being an important lens for understanding employee behaviours: gender. In this article, we investigate its relevance by examining whether and how gender shapes two complementary aspects of knowledge hiding behaviour: frequency of hiding, and the approaches that knowledge hiders employ to do so. Building on extant literature about gender roles at the workplace, we suggest that the social roles into which women and men are socialized, and the sanctions they face if they behave incongruently with these roles affect both aspects of knowledge hiding. We explore these ideas in a multi‐wave study of full‐time employees based in the United Kingdom (n = 449). Our findings suggest that men hide their knowledge from colleagues more frequently. In addition, both women and men hide knowledge in a way that is congruent with the expectations of others regarding their social role: that is, women use evasive hiding and playing dumb more than men, while men use rationalized hiding more than women. A male‐dominated context reduces these differences between genders.

Gender Differences in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Days after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that COVID-19 was a pandemic, Saudi Arabia took preventative and precautionary measures to avoid its spread and to safeguard its citizens. In this study, we investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of both men and women toward COVID-19 as well as associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online, self-report questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. The overall percentage of correct answers for the knowledge statements was 80.2%, with a higher rate among the female respondents (82.4% vs. 78.5%, p = 0.005). Slightly more than half (i.e., 165: 51.6%) of the participants showed that they did not go to crowded places during the pandemic; however, more female respondents recorded that they avoided crowded places than male respondents (57.7% vs. 46.2%, p = 0.04). Most participants (i.e., 272: 85.0%) reported that they had worn a mask in recent days, and more than two-thirds (84.4%) said that they still follow the strategies recommended by government authorities to prevent the spread of the virus. Again, more female respondents reported this than males (89.9% vs. 79.5%; p = 0.01). Significant correlations (p < 001) were noted between knowledge and practices (r = 0.31), knowledge and attitudes (r = 0.37), and attitudes and practices (r = 0.29). In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, occupation and education were independently associated with knowledge among both the male and female respondents (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 2.9; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.2-7.2; aOR: 5.9; 95% CI: 2.2-15.9). Residence was independently associated with attitudes, but only among the male respondents (aOR: 2.3; 95% CI: 1.1-4.9), and COVID-19 was independently associated with practices among both the male and female respondents (aOR: 4.5; 95% CI: 1.4-14.2; aOR: 9.8; 95% CI: 1.2-81.2). There were significant gender differences in both knowledge and practices toward COVID-19, with the female respondents achieving better scores than the male respondents. Thus, we recommend that health education campaigns are tailored to specifically target males.

Knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes among general population towards bipolar disorders: a cross-sectional report from the Southern region of Saudi Arabia.

The aim of this study was to understand the impact of demographic characteristics and to describe the gender differences in knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes towards bipolar disorders among common residents in the Southern region of Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional survey was conducted between January 2021 and March 2021. The survey was conducted among the common residents in the southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The data were collected by using a structured, self-administered, validated questionnaire comprised of a dichotomous type of questions along with Likert scale. There is a significant difference in the distribution of knowledge scores between male and female study participants (p=0.000). No significant gender differences have been identified in beliefs and attitudes toward bipolar disorder (p=0.229) and in overall score (p=0.159). The traumatic event was reported as the major cause of bipolar disorder. The age group and employment status were found to be the major predictor of knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes about bipolar disorder. Although the knowledge awareness rate on bipolar disorder is high among public in the Southern region, there is a vast scope for improving it. Education should be disseminated to promote mental health awareness and improve attitudes and beliefs on bipolar disorders and reduce stigma and discrimination against patients with bipolar disorders.

Gender differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices with respect to type 1 diabetes among Saudi public-school teachers

BackgroundChildren with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) need carefully monitoring even during school hours to avoid emergencies. Hence, it is crucial for teachers to have appropriate knowledge and positive attitudes toward diabetes to effectively manage the disease and its complications. This study aimed to compare the knowledge, attitudes, and practices with respect to T1DM among Saudi male and female public-school teachers living in Jeddah and to identify the associated factors.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among primary, intermediate, and secondary public-school teachers working in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between October 2021 and March 2022. Data were collected through an online survey. The survey included information on the socio-demographics of school teachers, the presence of chronic diseases, teachers’ health behaviours, and knowledge, attitude, and practice with respect to T1DM.ResultsThis study included 378 school teachers. The majority of school teachers from both genders were married, held a bachelor’s degree, and aged 45–54 years. Male school teachers were married (P = 0.02), held postgraduate certificates (P < 0.001), smoked cigarette and shisha (P < 0.001), and were physically active (P < 0.001) compared to female school teachers. Regarding teachers’ knowledge of T1DM, it was found that female teachers were significantly more knowledgeable of T1DM children’s and its symptoms than male teachers (P = 0.03; P = 0.01, respectively). However, male teachers were more willing to accommodate T1DM students in their classes and attend programs to support T1DM students as compared to female teachers (P = 0.004; P = 0.004, respectively). Moreover, the study showed poor practice scores for T1DM. In addition, the knowledge, attitudes, and practice scores toward T1DM were significantly associated with advanced age (P = 0.002), and extended years of teaching experience (P ≤ 0.002). Also, diabetic teachers had the highest knowledge (P = 0.03) and attitude (P = 0.02) scores compared to non-diabetic teachers. Male teachers who were married (P = 0.002), shisha smokers (P = 0.01), and had never practiced activity (P = 0.03) had better attitudes and practices toward T1DM. Similarly, female teachers who held bachelor’s certificates had better attitudes toward T1DM (P = 0.02).ConclusionThe present study revealed moderate knowledge, favorable attitudes, and poor practices related to T1DM among school teachers in Jeddah. It is crucial for policymakers to provide school teachers with training for necessary diabetes care for diabetic students.

Gender Difference in Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Family Planning among Married Adults Attending Primary Health Care Centers in The Kingdom of Bahrain: Cross Sectional Study

Objective: Family planning (FP) has become a fundamental part of healthcare and it can be achieved effectively by safe methods. This study was conducted to determine the gender difference in the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards FP among married adults attending primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in Bahrain. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at five PHCs from the four governorates in Bahrain over two weeks period in May 2021. A self-administered questionnaire was used to evaluate the knowledge, practice, and attitude of married adults towards FP. Results: The study included 1221 participants (705 females and 516 males). Our study showed that 83.6% of the population had heard of Family Planning Methods (FPM) in general. However, female participants heard more about FPM than males. The FPM practice revealed that 71.9% of the participants are using at least one method. The most common methods are withdrawal (42.4%), and male condoms (29.9%). However, 42.5% of participants still have fears about using FPM. The majority of these fears were related to side effects (57.7%). Conclusions: The study revealed that the level of knowledge, attitude and FP utilization in both sexes was lower compared to other studies. In order to improve the public’s practice of FP, more investment should be made in health promotion programs. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Family Planning, Gender Difference, Bahrain.

Gender Differences in Knowledge and Perception of Cardiovascular Disease among Italian Thalassemia Major Patients.

We evaluated gender differences in knowledge and perception of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among Italian thalassemia major (TM) patients. An anonymous questionnaire was completed by 139 β-TM patients (87 (62.7%) females, 40.90 ± 8.03 years). Compared to females, males showed a significantly higher frequency of CVDs, and they less frequently selected tumors in general as the greatest health problem for people of the same age and gender (48.1% vs. 66.7%; p = 0.031) and as the greatest danger to their future health (26.9% vs. 43.7%; p = 0.048). CVDs were designated as the greatest danger to their future health by a significantly higher percentage of males than females (53.8% vs. 36.8%; p = 0.048). Both males and females showed a good knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors and preventive measures for CVDs. No gender differences were detected in the subjective well-being and the perceived cardiovascular risk. The perceived risk was not influenced by age, presence of cardiovascular risk factors, or disease, but no patient with a low perceived CVD risk had myocardial iron overload. Our findings highlight the need to implement future educational programs aimed at increasing the awareness of CVD as the greatest health issue, especially among the female TM population, and at informing TM patients of the different actors, besides iron, that play a role in the development of cardiovascular complications.

Gender differences in knowledge, attitudes and preparedness to respond to COVID-19 among adults in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

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Effectiveness of interactive teaching intervention on medical students' knowledge and attitudes toward stem cells, their therapeutic uses, and potential research applications.

BackgroundStem cell science is rapidly developing with the potential to alleviate many non-treatable diseases. Medical students, as future physicians, should be equipped with the proper knowledge and attitude regarding this hopeful field. Interactive teaching, whereby the teachers actively involve the students in the learning process, is a promising approach to improve their interest, knowledge, and team spirit. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an interactive teaching intervention on medical students’ knowledge and attitudes about stem cell research and therapy.MethodsA pre-post test study design was employed. A six-session interactive teaching course was conducted for a duration of six weeks as an intervention. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were used. The differences in the mean scores of students’ knowledge and attitudes were examined using paired t-test, while gender differences were examined using an independent t-test.ResultsOut of 71 sixth-year medical students from different nationalities invited to participate in this study, the interactive teaching course was initiated by 58 students resulting in a participation rate of 81.7%. Out of 58 students, 48 (82.8%) completed the entire course. The mean age (standard deviation) of students was 24 (1.2) years, and 32 (66.7%) were males. The results showed poor knowledge about stem cells among the medical students in the pre-intervention phase. Total scores of stem cell-related knowledge and attitudes significantly improved post-intervention. Gender differences in knowledge and attitudes scores were not statistically significant post-intervention.ConclusionsIntegrating stem cell science into medical curricula coupled with interactive learning approaches effectively increased students’ knowledge about recent advances in stem cell research and therapy and improved attitudes toward stem cell research and applications.

Analysis of Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Adolescents and Young Adults in Two Texas Rural Communities.

The Youth and Young Adults Cancer Knowledge Attitudes and Practices (C-KAP) exploratory study in 2 rural underserved areas in a border community. C-KAP is an interdisciplinary research pilot project led by university scholars in psychology and social work in partnership with community partners. The exploratory cross-sectional mix-method study recruited 141 (n=141) youth and young adults (ages 18-39). This study was informed on empirical research and a bilingual online questionnaire was field-tested, and data was collected via QuestionPro Software. Quantitative analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27. Descriptive statistics and frequency analysis were used for demographics and basic statistics. Chi square tests and Fisher’s exact tests between variables were ran to find statistically significant associations. For the qualitative data, independent coders conducted recurrent content analysis to identify themes. Salient themes include knowledge about cancer types; access to health care; prevention; and the perceived impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Findings highlight a lack of knowledge and orientation on cancer in youth and young adults suggesting the need for community tailored education and screening interventions. Other findings reflect gender differences in knowledge and practices, which indicates that a gender-specific lens is needed when delivering education.

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE OF CAUSES, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS AS A DETERMINANT OF KIDNEY FAILURE RISK BEHAVIOUR AMONG WORKERS IN EDE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

Background Kidney diseases are silent killers with huge consequences that man has been attempting to eradicate for years, but with little success. Knowing the exact nature of the cause, signs, and symptoms that indicate a decline in kidney function could help detect disease development earlier. This study looked at people's knowledge of kidney failure's causes, signs, and symptoms as a determinant of kidney failure risk behavior. Objective The goal was to discover if people's knowledge of kidney failure's causes, signs, and symptoms could help with early illness identification. Methods A descriptive survey research design with a multistage sampling procedure was used to pick 331 respondents for the study. The study's instrument was a structured self-administered questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.81. Three hypotheses were developed and using SPSS, the chi-square test was employed to assess the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. Results The findings revealed that knowledge of causes and knowledge of signs and symptoms were significant determinants of kidney failure risk behaviors (X2cal= 110.97, X2crit= 19.68, df= 11, p 0.05; X2cal= 52.70, X2crit= 35.172, df= 23, p 0.05) and that there was no significant gender difference in knowledge of kidney failure causes (F=0.049, df=329, p&gt; 0.05). Conclusion We found that knowledge of causes, signs, and symptoms is a significant factor of kidney failure risk behaviors among workers in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria, based on the findings of this study. We also concluded that there is no significant gender difference in knowledge of the causes of kidney failure among these workers.

Gender Differences in Knowledge and Attitude towards HPV and HPV Vaccine among College Students in Wenzhou, China.

Objective: This study aimed to determine human papillomavirus (HPV)-related awareness and willingness to receive HPV vaccination among college students, in Wenzhou, and its associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted among college students in Wenzhou to investigate their knowledge, attitude, and factors affecting their willingness to receive HPV vaccination. Results: A total of 1035 questionnaires were collected, of which 1002 were valid (males: 374, females: 628). In total, 904 (90.2%) college students had heard of HPV, with a lower rate among males than females (85.3% vs. 93.2%, p < 0.05) and 693 (69.2%) had heard of the HPV vaccine, with a significantly lower rate among males than females (53.7% vs. 78.3%, p < 0.05). Overall awareness of HPV and HPV vaccine among males and females was moderate, with lower awareness among males. A total of 55.9% of males and 80.4% of females indicated that they would be willing to receive the HPV vaccine, a significant difference (p < 0.001). The price, safety of HPV vaccine, and lack of knowledge about HPV and HPV vaccine were the major barriers to HPV vaccination for college students. Compared to females, inadequate knowledge of HPV was the main barrier factor for HPV vaccination among male college students. Conclusions: The overall knowledge level of males is lower than that of females. For male college students, providing more knowledge about HPV infection is helpful to promote their willingness to vaccinate. It is necessary to promote HPV-related knowledge for male and female college students, respectively.

Gender Differences in Knowledge and Risk Perception towards HIV/AIDS among Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Background: Rohingyas living in refugee camps of Bangladesh have been identified as a high-risk group for HIV transmission. This study aimed to assess gender differences in risk perception towards HIV/AIDS among Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar. Methods: A cross-sectional design was adopted to assess the level of risk perception towards HIV/AIDS. This analysis utilizes data from a survey of 130 Rohingya people through face-to-face interviews utilizing a 28-item HIV-Knowledge Questionnaire. A systematic sampling technique was used to accomplish data collection survey. Analyzing was done by SPSS 25. Results: Only 41.8% of males and 58.2% of females had a good knowledge score (8 out of 11 items) regarding the transmission of HIV. Knowledge is significantly associated with female gender (χ2 = 8.927, p &lt; 0.005). Gender differences were also significantly associated with the perceived risk of contracting HIV/AIDS in the future (p &lt; 0.001). When rank averages were investigated, perceived risk of contracting HIV/AIDS score of the female participants (mean rank = 76.71) appeared to be higher compared to the score of male participants (mean rank = 54.29). Conclusion: Female Rohingyas perceive a higher risk of contracting HIV/AIDS than male Rohingyas. Programs should address harmful gender norms, HIV testing and education emphasizing the risks involved in transactional sex within the camps.

Exploring gender differences in knowledge and practices related to antibiotic use in Southeast Asia: A scoping review.

Inappropriate use of antibiotics has been one of the main contributors to antimicrobial resistance, particularly in Southeast Asia. Different genders are prone to different antibiotic use practices. The objective of this scoping review is to understand the extent and type of evidence available on gender differences in antibiotic use across Southeast Asia. The search strategy for this scoping review involved PubMed, Semantic Scholar, BioMed Central and ProQuest. Two-level screening was applied to identify the final sample of relevant sources. Thematic content analysis was then conducted on the selected final sources to identify recurring themes related to gender differences in antibiotic use and a narrative account was developed based on the themes. Recommendations for next steps regarding reducing inappropriate antibiotic use and gender considerations that need to be made when developing future interventions were also identified. Research on gender and antibiotic use remains scarce. Studies that discuss gender within the context of antibiotic use often mention differences between males and females in knowledge, attitudes and/or behaviour, however, do not explore reasons for these differences. Gender differences in antibiotic use were generally examined in terms of: (i) knowledge of antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance and (ii) practices related to antibiotic use. Evidence indicated that differences between males and females in knowledge and practices of antibiotic use varied greatly based on setting. This indicates that gender differences in antibiotic use are greatly contextual and intersect with other sociodemographic factors, particularly education and socioeconomic status. Educational interventions that are targeted to meet the specific needs of males and females and delivered through pharmacists and healthcare professionals were the most common recommendations for reducing inappropriate use of antibiotics in the community. Such targeted interventions require further qualitative research on factors influencing differences in knowledge and practices related to antibiotic use among males and females. In addition, there is also a need to strengthen monitoring and regulation practices to ensure accessibility to affordable, quality antibiotics through trusted sources.

Gender Differences in Dementia Knowledge among Slovenian Adolescents

Objectives: Current evidence suggests that attitudes towards people with dementia may develop at a young age. Therefore, it is important that adolescents of both sexes are already informed about dementia as much as possible. Aim: In the group of adolescents to determine whether exist gender differences in knowledge of dementia and desired resources for further education. Methods: 1128 students (aged 14 -19) from non-health related secondary schools in Slovenia completed the dementia-related knowledge survey. Results: Of 20 claims of dementia, participants were on average able to answer 71.5% correctly (M = 14.30; SD = 2.56). Boys showed poorer knowledge regarding ten claims of dementia compared to the girls (p0.05). Conclusions: Considering the dementia knowledge differences between male and female adolescents evident in this study, education may be more effective by being gender-specific.

Gender Differences in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Antibiotic Usage in Bangladesh

Antibiotic resistance has become a serious concern for ensuring quality health care in upcoming decade. The main objective of the study was to identify some influential determinants of knowledge, attitude and practice about antibiotic usage of rural people specially focusing on the gender perspective. A cross sectional study design and quantitative approach was followed to conduct the study. Result shows that the knowledge, attitude and practice scores on antibiotic usage are below average. Specially rural women are significantly lagging behind than their male counterparts. Due to absence of doctors and poor financial condition of the villagers, they frequently take antibiotics to speedup their recobvery process without fulfilling the required dosage. Immediate policy measures should be taken by the government to accommodate more doctors in the rural area, raise awareness on antibiotic resistance and shut down the illegal drugshops.

Gender Differences in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Antibiotic Usage in Bangladesh

Antibiotic resistance has become a serious concern for ensuring quality health care in upcoming decade. The main objective of the study was to identify some influential determinants of knowledge, attitude and practice about antibiotic usage of rural people specially focusing on the gender perspective. A cross sectional study design and quantitative approach was followed to conduct the study. Result shows that the knowledge, attitude and practice scores on antibiotic usage are below average. Specially rural women are significantly lagging behind than their male counterparts. Due to absence of doctors and poor financial condition of the villagers, they frequently take antibiotics to speedup their recobvery process without fulfilling the required dosage. Immediate policy measures should be taken by the government to accommodate more doctors in the rural area, raise awareness on antibiotic resistance and shut down the illegal drugshops.