Consumers' knowledge, attitude, and behavior towards antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use in food production in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can be induced by overuse or misuse of antimicrobials. Few researches were involved in consumers' knowledge and attitude toward antimicrobial use (AMU) in food production. This study was designed to investigate the knowledge and awareness, perception, and attitude of Chinese consumers toward AMU in food production. Their behavior, purchase intention of antimicrobial-free food products, and confidence in information sources were also investigated.

Methods

As a descriptive cross-sectional study, an online electronic survey questionnaire was conducted between February 25 and March 8, 2022, involving 1,065 consumers in China. Factor analysis was conducted to identify underlying patterns of the attitudes and information sources. Spearman

SUBMITTER: Ding Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9540231 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature