Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors on antimicrobial resistance among general public across 14 member states in the WHO European region: results from a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global public health threat requiring urgent action. Pan-European data on knowledge, attitudes and behaviors among the general public regarding antibiotic use and AMR is limited.

Methods

A multicentric, cross-sectional survey of the general public was conducted in the capital cities of 14 Member States of the WHO European Region. A validated questionnaire from the AMR Eurobarometer survey was used to collect data on antibiotic use and knowledge, access to antibiotics, and understanding of policy responses through face-to-face exit interviews.

Results

Out of 8,221 respondents from 14 Member States, 50% took antibiotics in the past 12 months and the majority (53%) obtained their most recent course from a medical pract

SUBMITTER: Singh-Phulgenda S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10704021 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature