Behavioral and Knowledge Patterns Regarding the Use of Antibiotics Among Urban and Rural Population in Bosnia and Herzegovina-a Cross-sectional Study.

Background: Antimicrobial resistance imposes one of the leading global health issues and is strongly associated with the overuse and misuse of antimicrobials.

Objective: The present study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and behavior regarding the use of antibiotics among urban and rural population in the southeastern European country of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted by convenience sampling technique among people who visited health centers, malls, and also online.