Dear participants,

Thanks for join our research about antibiotics use among foreign travelers in Thailand. You will be a part of improving the drug resistance problems.
 
What is the purpose of the study?
The emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance is a growing problem worldwide. The increase of bacterial resistance to antibiotics will endanger therapeutic efficacy and may lead to treatment failure. The improper and excessive use of antibiotics are the key factors of drug resistance, particularly among international travelers with self-treatment. International travelers can carry and spread the antibiotics resistance in many countries.  The inappropriate use of antimicrobial drug may arise from many factors such as, patient knowledge, education, beliefs and attitude toward antibiotic use, source of antimicrobial drug and self-medication. In addition, other factors, including perception of patients, the patient expectation and experience of using antibiotic. Hence, control and aware of antimicrobial resistance needs multifaceted interventions involving knowledge, public engagement and healthcare provider.
This study aims to determine the prevalence of antibiotic drugs use among international travelers at Thai Travel clinic in Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Bangkok, Thailand. As well as, measure and knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) about antibiotics usage, characteristics of travelers who visit Thailand and factors associated with their habit. The data from this study may be able to provide more information for further study in antimicrobial resistance and guideline for prescribe antibiotic in travelers.

What does the study involve?
If you agree to be a participant in this study, you will be answering an online questionnaire. The questionnaire asks about yourself; detail of traveling, pre-travel preparation, previous antibiotics use, knowledge, attitude, practice of antimicrobial drugs.

What are the risks to you as a participant?
This study does not pose any risks to the participants. Since this is an observational study, the investigators have no role in treatment and care of your illness. You will receive medical consultation and treatment from attend staff and doctors in each clinic.

What benefits can you expect from participating in the research study?
Taking part in this study will not directly benefit you in terms of the medical care you receive. However, the result from this research may help identify area for knowledge, attitude and practice improvement, which may help doctor to better deliver prevention and treatment intervention for international travelers.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of the research study, please contact:
Dr. Sarocha Nganwiwattavorn
Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University.
Tel +66-2-306-9145. Mobile phone: +66-84-6250730.
Email: sarocha.nga@student.mahidol.edu