An educational initiative aimed at increasing antimicrobial resistance awareness among school-going Jordanian youth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended strategies and actions to enhance awareness and understanding of AMR. Gaps in AMR awareness remain in Jordan, particularly among the youth.

Aim

To describe our programmatic approach to AMR education across Jordanian governorates among school-aged children.

Methods

Our approach depicts the development of comprehensive health messages, pilot and expansion phases in schools, and pre- and post-session knowledge assessments.

Results

2,700 students across 30 schools reached with AMR health messages. Gained knowledge was assessed in 932 students, revealing significant improvements in understanding the importance of consulting a doctor before taking antibiotics, the relationship between nutrition and immuni

SUBMITTER: Qenab B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11669698 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature