A Qualitative Study on the Design and Implementation of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance in the Philippines.

ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat that warrants urgent attention. Countries developed their national action plans (NAPs) following the launch of the Global Action Plan on AMR in 2015. The development and implementation of NAPs are often complicated due to the multifaceted nature of AMR, and studies analyzing these aspects are lacking. We analyzed the development and implementation of the Philippine NAP on AMR with guidance from an AMR governance framework. We conducted in-depth interviews with 37 participants across the One Health spectrum. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and were analyzed thematically, adopting an interpretative approach. The enabling factors for NAP implementation include (1) a high level of governmental support and involvement of r

SUBMITTER: Lota MMM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9220349 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature