209INVESTIGATION OF YOUNG INDIAN ADULTS' ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES REGARDING ANTIBIOTIC USEThis study examined the use of antibiotics by young adult Indians and the socioeconomic factors influencing their use. METHODS: Using a pre-tested questionnaire, 500 participants were interviewed in Chennai. RESULT: There were 500 participants approached for this study, but 410 responded, giving a response rate of 84.4 percent. In general, the majority of respondents (65%) avoided seeing a doctor for minor illnesses. 35.26 percent of respondents said they would not consult a doctor because of the high consultation fees and 30.30 percent cited the inconvenience of visiting a physician. There is, however, a large proportion (78.2%) of respondents who agree that public education about antibiotics needs to be enhanced. CONCLUSION: Using antibiotics in Chennai community revealed some critical gaps in attitudes and practices. To effectively use antibiotics in the community, improving public knowledge and attitudes toward antibiotic use, along with appropriate interventions to control antibiotic availability, is crucial drvrvkk@gmail.comResearch432014young Indian adults,Antibiotics,Health Knowledge,Attitudes,Anti-Bacterial AgentsChavala Gayatri DeviAssistant Professor of Pharmacology, Annaii Medical College and Hospital, Sriperumbudur, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India