Using Weibo and WeChat social media channels to assess public awareness and practices related to antimicrobial resistance, China, 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global healthcare problem, including in China where high rates of resistance to common bacterial infections have been documented. In 2016, the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) in China established a comprehensive strategic plan to increase awareness about AMR through education programs.

Methods

We conducted an online survey to assess changes in public knowledge, awareness and practices related to AMR in China since 2016. The survey was administered using China's national and provincial level 12320 Health Hotline Weibo (micro-blog site) and WeChat (text messaging service) social media accounts from April 12, 2019 to May 7, 2019. All persons ≥16 years of age able to read Chinese were eligible to participate.<

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8120725 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature