Swedish Efforts to Contain Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment-A Qualitative Study among Selected Stakeholders.

ABSTRACT: Antibiotic resistance is a serious global threat to human and animal health. In this study, we explored perceptions of work to contain antibiotic resistance with a focus on the environment. Nine stakeholders from six different areas were interviewed in 2018. A short information update was given by informants from four of the areas in 2021. Interview transcripts were analyzed by conventional content analysis. The stakeholders' perceptions were concluded in three categories: "examples of actions taken to combat antibiotic resistance", "factors influencing work", and "factors hindering work". All informants reported having a role to play. Some of them were very engaged in this issue, whereas among others, antibiotics and resistance were just one part of a general engagement. To be able to act

SUBMITTER: Bjorkman I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9137522 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature