Investigating the factors influencing antibiotic use practices and their association with antimicrobial resistance awareness among poultry farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The irrational use of antibiotics in poultry production has far-reaching consequences and continues to impact the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Africa. In Nigeria, antibiotics are available over-the-counter and are widely used in food animal production for various reasons, including prophylaxis and growth promotion. While this practice may support animal production, it also drives the spread of AMR, posing serious health challenges due to close human-livestock interactions and the country's high disease burden. This study examined poultry farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding antibiotic use and AMR, aiming to highlight the public health risks and challenges in combating AMR in Nigeria.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of 20

SUBMITTER: Ejikeugwu CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11844400 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature