PROMOTING AWARENESS ABOUT PROPER USE OF ANTIMICROBIALS AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN

Abstract

Source of Funding: Self Conflicts of interest: None DOI: 10.16965/ijims.2018.136 Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance is increasing in India due to lack of knowledge about proper use of antimicrobials among general population. Proper knowledge of antimicrobial use is necessary before an individual has responsibility for using or buying such medicines. Unlike most other countries, education programs to promote appropriate use of antimicrobials are lacking in Indian Schools. The objectives of this study were to know the base level knowledge and to evaluate the efficacy of a teaching intervention to improve students’ knowledge regarding proper antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance.