Values and Risk Perception Shape Canadian Dairy Farmers' Attitudes toward Prudent Use of Antimicrobials.

ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an important challenge in public health. Ensuring rational antimicrobial use (AMU) on farms is one of the key components of antimicrobial stewardship. We aimed to describe a sample of Canadian dairy farmers' personal factors for AMUand their AMR risk perception, and to associate these factors with their attitude toward promotion of prudent AMU. We distributed an online survey among dairy farmers in Ontario and Atlantic Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island). The questionnaire was designed to solicit information on dairy farmers' AMU decision-making process, attitudes toward AMU reduction, awareness of AMR, and individual values. We performed a factor analysis on 15 statements related to AMR awareness and AMU reduction and used a logi

SUBMITTER: Cobo-Angel C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9137716 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature