Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes on Antibiotic Use in Oman, 424 Survey Responses

Oman-based survey data from 424 nurses on their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance. The data was collected using a cross-sectional questionnaire designed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and published by Zainab Said Al-Hashimy in May 2026. It includes responses on topics like antibiotic efficacy against viruses, awareness of national action plans, and educational needs.

Use Cases

• Analyze gaps in healthcare worker knowledge based on survey questions about antibiotic efficacy against viruses and the common cold
• Model factors influencing attitudes and behavior based on responses regarding antibiotic overuse and adverse effects
• Assess awareness and alignment with national health policy based on questions about the Oman National Action Plan
• Identify priority areas for professional education based on stated learning interests for specific antibiotics and resistance

Strengths

• Survey includes 424 nurse respondents, providing a specific sample size.
• Results include specific percentages for key knowledge questions, such as 64.2% acknowledging lack of efficacy against viruses.
• Data is structured in an XLSX file, likely facilitating quantitative analysis.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data reflects a specific geographic and professional population (nurses in Oman's Ministry of Health), which may limit generalizability.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality and completeness require manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

figshare, author Zainab Said Al-Hashimy

Collection Method

Cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire designed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-18 17:34:00; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Oman