Evaluation of the Pint of Science festival in Thailand

Adhikari, Bipin; Hlaing, Phyu Hnin; Robinson, Matthew T.; Ruecker, Andrea; Tan, Noel Hidalgo; Jatupornpimol, Nattapat; Chanviriyavuth, Rita; Cheah, Phaik Yeong

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“…The thematic guide was amended based on their feedback, and were adapted for SSIs and FGDs by interviewers. Following an approach previously used, 28 thematic guide for this study outlined major themes and BMJ Global Health sample questions that allowed an interviewer to adapt and use it flexibly for SSIs and FGDs.…”

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Why do people purchase antibiotics over-the-counter? A qualitative study with patients, clinicians and dispensers in central, eastern and western Nepal

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IntroductionOver-the-counter (OTC) use of antibiotics contributes to the burgeoning rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Drawing on qualitative research methods, this article explores the characteristics of OTC sales of antibiotic in Nepal, its drivers and implications for policy.MethodsData were collected in and around three tertiary hospitals in eastern, western and central Nepal. Using pre-defined guides, a mix of semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with dispensers at drug stores, patients attending a hospital and clinicians. Interviews were audio-recorded, translated and transcribed into English and coded using a combination of an inductive and deductive approach.ResultsDrug shops were the primary location where patients engaged with health services. Interactions were brief and transactional: symptoms were described or explicit requests for specific medicine made, and money was exchanged. There were economic incentives for clients and drug stores: patients were able to save money by bypassing the formal healthcare services. Clinicians described antibiotics as easily available OTC at drug shops. Dispensing included the empirical use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, often combining multiple antibiotics, without laboratory diagnostic and drug susceptibility testing. Inappropriately short regimens (2–3 days) were also offered without follow-up. Respondents viewed OTC antibiotic as a convenient alternative to formal healthcare, the access to which was influenced by distance, time and money. Respondents also described the complexities of navigating various departments in hospitals and little confidence in the quality of formal healthcare. Clinicians and a few dispensers expressed concerns about AMR and referred to evadable policies around antibiotics use and poor enforcement of regulation.ConclusionsThe findings point to the need for clear policy guidance and rigorous implementation of prescription-only antibiotics.

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Why do people purchase antibiotics over-the-counter? A qualitative study with patients, clinicians and dispensers in central, eastern and western Nepal

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“…There has been an increase in public engagement activities in science and research in Southeast Asia in recent years, for example “Pint of Science” and “Science Cafes” events have increased in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos [ 19 – 21 ]. Public engagement activities have not been practised widely in Myanmar to date [ 22 ].…”

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Evaluation of the forum theatre approach for public engagement around antibiotic use in Myanmar

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engagement/data-sharing) complying with the data access policy. The researchers have to follow the unit data access policy (The policy documents are available on the above link). Queries and applications for data should be directed to Rita enjoyment among audience who were also willing to support future engagement activities and preferred forum theatre approach over formal health talks. Conclusions We conclude that forum theatre is an effective innovative approach to engage and disseminate knowledge on appropriate use of antibiotics with the community in a participatory way.

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“…• Public talks and panel discussions conducted through MORU's and its partners' existing engagement channels e.g. BHREIG, science cafes, and Pint of Science events [28][29][30][31] .…”

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“AMR Dialogues”: a public engagement initiative to shape policies and solutions on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Thailand

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Background: The use of antimicrobials in Thailand has been reported as one of the highest in the world in both the human and animal sectors. The objectives of this project are: (1) to improve understanding of the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among adult Thai communities and (2) to drive change through the national AMR policy to include context-specific and locally-driven solutions. Methods: The project contains two components conducted in parallel: the “AMR Dialogues” public engagement project and the embedded evaluation of the project. We will bring together AMR stakeholders and members of the public through a series of conversation events to co-create an AMR stakeholder map, engagement strategy, and context-specific solutions to reduce the burden of AMR. There will be a combination of regional in-person events (‘regional conversations’) and national online events (‘national conversations’) with members of the public. The conversations will follow this sequence: introduce and explore issues related to AMR, brainstorm solutions and finally propose promising/feasible solutions to take forward. Evaluation of the project will be conducted to assess if the AMR Dialogues objectives have been achieved using feedback forms and qualitative methods. Ethics: Approval of the evaluation component of the project has been obtained from the ethics committee of the Thailand Institute for the Development of Human Subject Protection (IHRP2021059) and the Oxford University Tropical Research Ethics Committee (OxTREC 529-21). Dissemination: The results of these conversation events will inform the next Thailand National Strategic Plan on AMR. The learning and outcomes will be disseminated to AMR policy makers, academic audiences, and participants of all the conversation events. Thaiclinicaltrials.org registration: TCTR20210528003 (28/05/2021)

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Evaluation of the Pint of Science festival in Thailand

Cited by 13 publications

References 28 publications

Why do people purchase antibiotics over-the-counter? A qualitative study with patients, clinicians and dispensers in central, eastern and western Nepal

Why do people purchase antibiotics over-the-counter? A qualitative study with patients, clinicians and dispensers in central, eastern and western Nepal

Evaluation of the forum theatre approach for public engagement around antibiotic use in Myanmar

“AMR Dialogues”: a public engagement initiative to shape policies and solutions on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Thailand

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