Antimicrobial resistance among farming communities in Wakiso District, Central Uganda: A knowledge, awareness and practice study.

James MulemeJohn C SsempebwaDavid MusokeClovice KankyaSolomon Tsebeni WafulaJustine OkelloLesley Rose NinsiimaRogers WambiJames Natweta BagumaGrace Biyinzika LubegaBrenda WagabaSonja Hartnack

Published in: PloS one (2023)

The majority of participants were able to correctly describe antibiotics and aware of AMR, however there was some degree of misunderstanding of several AMR concepts. Targeted AMR interventions should improve awareness and also ensure that not only subsistence farmers, but commercial farmers, are included.

Keyphrases

antimicrobial resistance
healthcare
primary care
cancer therapy
south africa
quality improvement