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This study aims to assess the public\u2019s knowledge, perceptions, experiences, and corticophobia related to corticosteroid use in Indonesia and Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a pre-validated online questionnaire distributed to the general public. Descriptive statistics, knowledge and corticophobia score computations, and linear regression analysis were performed to analyze the data. A total of 553 participants were included in the study, with a majority being female (n\u2009=\u2009403, 72.9%) and a median age of 22\u2009\u00b1\u20095\u2009years. The results revealed inadequate knowledge among participants, with a median score of 7 (interquartile range [IQR]\u2009\u00b1\u20094) out of 14. The corticophobia score was moderate, with a median of 3 (IQR\u2009\u00b1\u20091.8) out of 5. Age demonstrated a significant positive association with knowledge (\u03b2\u2009=\u2009.141,\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u2009.022). Additionally, individuals from the health sector exhibited significantly higher knowledge and lower corticophobia compared to those from non-health sectors (\u03b2\u2009=\u2009\u2212.427,\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&lt;\u2009.001). This study identified significant knowledge gaps and moderate levels of corticophobia regarding corticosteroid use in Malaysia and Indonesia. 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