Knowledge and attitudes of adolescents towards the human microbiome and antibiotic resistance: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antibiotic and dietary behaviour affect the human microbiome and influence antibiotic resistance development. Adolescents are a key demographic for influencing knowledge and behaviour change.

Objectives

To explore adolescents' knowledge and attitudes towards the microbiome and antibiotic resistance, and the capability, motivation and opportunity for educators to integrate microbiome teaching in schools.

Methods

Qualitative study informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and COM-B model. Six educational establishments were purposively selected by rural/city and socioeconomic status, within Gloucestershire, South West England in 2019. Forty 14-18-year olds participated in focus groups, and eight science or health educators participated in interviews

SUBMITTER: Hayes CV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8210204 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature