Expectation of antibiotics amongst owners of dogs and/or cats during non-routine visits to veterinary clinics in Singapore: a cross-sectional study
ObjectivesThe present study aimed to assess the factors associated with pet owners’ expectations for receiving antibiotics for their pet dogs and/or cats and the factors associated with pets (dogs and/or cats) receiving antibiotics during non-routine veterinary clinic consultations in Singapore.Meth...
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| author | Seema Aithal Huiling Guo Boon Han Teo Timothy Chua Zoe Jane-Lara Hildon Angela Chow Angela Chow Angela Chow |
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| description | ObjectivesThe present study aimed to assess the factors associated with pet owners’ expectations for receiving antibiotics for their pet dogs and/or cats and the factors associated with pets (dogs and/or cats) receiving antibiotics during non-routine veterinary clinic consultations in Singapore.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted on consenting pet owners who attended 16 veterinary clinics in Singapore, between March and December 2023. An online survey measured participants’ knowledge of antibiotic use, prior antibiotic use experience, expectation for antibiotics and receipt of antibiotics during the last non-routine clinic consultation for their pets. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to determine the factors associated with expectation of antibiotics and receipt of antibiotics.ResultsAmong the 821 pet owners, over one-in-four (27.5%) expected antibiotics. Owners with prior antibiotic use (adjusted OR 5.18, 95%CI 2.85–9.42) and poor knowledge of antibiotic use (adjusted OR 1.69, 95% CI 1.21–2.35) were 5 times and nearly 2 times as likely as owners without prior antibiotic use and those with good knowledge of antibiotic use respectively, to expect antibiotics for their pets. After adjusting for potential confounders, owners who expected antibiotics (adjusted OR 12.09, 95% CI 7.83–18.68) and had prior antibiotic use for their pets (adjusted OR 8.57, 95% CI 4.75–15.47) were more likely to receive antibiotics for their pets.ConclusionFactors which significantly influenced expectation of antibiotics in pet owners included poor knowledge of antibiotic use and prior usage of antibiotics. This highlights the importance of effective communication by veterinarians to mitigate pet owners’ expectations to address inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-96a055225da844c9b26854578a0596672024-11-18T06:10:19ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Veterinary Science2297-17692024-11-011110.3389/fvets.2024.14910541491054Expectation of antibiotics amongst owners of dogs and/or cats during non-routine visits to veterinary clinics in Singapore: a cross-sectional studySeema Aithal0Huiling Guo1Boon Han Teo2Timothy Chua3Zoe Jane-Lara Hildon4Angela Chow5Angela Chow6Angela Chow7Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, SingaporeTan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, SingaporeSingapore Veterinary Association, Singapore, SingaporeBeecroft Animal Specialist and Emergency Hospital, Singapore, SingaporeSaw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeTan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, SingaporeSaw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, SingaporeObjectivesThe present study aimed to assess the factors associated with pet owners’ expectations for receiving antibiotics for their pet dogs and/or cats and the factors associated with pets (dogs and/or cats) receiving antibiotics during non-routine veterinary clinic consultations in Singapore.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted on consenting pet owners who attended 16 veterinary clinics in Singapore, between March and December 2023. An online survey measured participants’ knowledge of antibiotic use, prior antibiotic use experience, expectation for antibiotics and receipt of antibiotics during the last non-routine clinic consultation for their pets. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to determine the factors associated with expectation of antibiotics and receipt of antibiotics.ResultsAmong the 821 pet owners, over one-in-four (27.5%) expected antibiotics. Owners with prior antibiotic use (adjusted OR 5.18, 95%CI 2.85–9.42) and poor knowledge of antibiotic use (adjusted OR 1.69, 95% CI 1.21–2.35) were 5 times and nearly 2 times as likely as owners without prior antibiotic use and those with good knowledge of antibiotic use respectively, to expect antibiotics for their pets. After adjusting for potential confounders, owners who expected antibiotics (adjusted OR 12.09, 95% CI 7.83–18.68) and had prior antibiotic use for their pets (adjusted OR 8.57, 95% CI 4.75–15.47) were more likely to receive antibiotics for their pets.ConclusionFactors which significantly influenced expectation of antibiotics in pet owners included poor knowledge of antibiotic use and prior usage of antibiotics. This highlights the importance of effective communication by veterinarians to mitigate pet owners’ expectations to address inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1491054/fullantimicrobial resistanceantibiotic expectationOne Healthpet ownerssurvey |
| spellingShingle | Seema Aithal Huiling Guo Boon Han Teo Timothy Chua Zoe Jane-Lara Hildon Angela Chow Angela Chow Angela Chow Expectation of antibiotics amongst owners of dogs and/or cats during non-routine visits to veterinary clinics in Singapore: a cross-sectional study Frontiers in Veterinary Science antimicrobial resistance antibiotic expectation One Health pet owners survey |
| title | Expectation of antibiotics amongst owners of dogs and/or cats during non-routine visits to veterinary clinics in Singapore: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Expectation of antibiotics amongst owners of dogs and/or cats during non-routine visits to veterinary clinics in Singapore: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Expectation of antibiotics amongst owners of dogs and/or cats during non-routine visits to veterinary clinics in Singapore: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Expectation of antibiotics amongst owners of dogs and/or cats during non-routine visits to veterinary clinics in Singapore: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Expectation of antibiotics amongst owners of dogs and/or cats during non-routine visits to veterinary clinics in Singapore: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | expectation of antibiotics amongst owners of dogs and or cats during non routine visits to veterinary clinics in singapore a cross sectional study |
| topic | antimicrobial resistance antibiotic expectation One Health pet owners survey |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1491054/full |
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