Awareness of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use among poultry farmers in Accra, Ghana: A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in livestock production is an escalating global public health threat, fuelled in part by the misuse of antibiotics in animal farming. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antimicrobial use and AMR among poultry farmers in Accra, Ghana.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of 400 poultry farmers in five communities across the Greater Accra Region was conducted using a structured questionnaire. The survey collected data on demographics, AMR awareness, antibiotic usage practices (treatment, prophylaxis, or growth promotion), and commonly used antibiotic classes from 14th March to 26th September 2023. Descriptive statistics summarized the findings. Associations between farmer characteristics (age, gend

SUBMITTER: Hackman HK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680252 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature