The challenges of investigating antimicrobial resistance in Vietnam - what benefits does a One Health approach offer the animal and human health sectors?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The One Health concept promotes the enhancement of human, animal and ecosystem health through multi-sectorial governance support and policies to combat health security threats. In Vietnam, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animal and human health settings poses a significant threat, but one that could be minimised by adopting a One Health approach to AMR surveillance. To advance understanding of the willingness and abilities of the human and animal health sectors to undertake investigations of AMR with a One Health approach, we explored the perceptions and experiences of those tasked with investigating AMR in Vietnam, and the benefits a multi-sectorial approach offers.

Methods

This study used qualitative methodology to provide key informants' perspectives from the

SUBMITTER: Mitchell MEV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7014660 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature