Risk Perception and Psychosocial Factors Influencing Exposure to Antimicrobial Resistance through Environmental Pathways in Malawi.

ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria are prevalent in household and environmental settings in low-income locations. However, there are limited data on individuals' understanding of AMR bacteria exposure risks in these settings. A cross-sectional study was conducted to identify individual risk perception of AMR bacteria and its associated behavioral determinants at the household level in urban, peri-urban, and rural Malawi. We conducted interviews with 529 participants from 300 households (n = 100 households/site). The risk, attitude, norms, ability, and self-regulation model was used to assess psychosocial factors underlying AMR bacteria exposure through animal feces, river water, and drain water. Analysis of variance was used to assess the difference between doers and non-doers of the t

SUBMITTER: Chidziwisano K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11803648 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature