Antimicrobial Resistance Research Collaborations in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities to Equitable Partnerships.

ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial Resistance is recognized as a major threat to global health security. The WHO Southeast Asia region is dubbed a "global hub for AMR emergence", as it runs the highest risk for AMR emergence among all WHO regions in Asia. Hence, there is a need for Asia-centric, collaborative AMR research aligned with the true needs and priorities of the region. This study aimed to identify and understand the challenges and opportunities for such collaborative endeavors to enhance equitable partnerships. This qualitative study adopted an interpretative approach involving a thematic analysis of 15 semi-structured interviews with AMR experts conducting research in the region. The study identified several factors influencing research collaborations, such as the multi-dimensional nature of AMR, li

SUBMITTER: Shrestha P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9219997 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature