Knowledge of One Health Approach Policy and Antimicrobial Resistance Among the General Public: KAP Survey

Abstract

Background: The combination of patients' unsustainable use of antibiotics and doctors' inappropriate prescribing practices has resulted in challenges for disease control in the community and inadequate delivery of healthcare services. Methods: The General Public's understanding and awareness of AMR and the One Health Approach policy were evaluated through the use of a cross-sectional study questionnaire. Results were analysed statistically using SPSS software Study participants' knowledge, attitude, and perspective scores were predicted using ordinal logistic regression analysis. Results: Participants who were self-employed have good knowledge (41.8%) about AMR and One Health Approach policy and also had higher KAP scores (CI = 4.885). Factors like age and gender were observed to have no impact on aggregate KAP scores. Conclusion:In light of the knowledge gaps identified in our survey, development and implementation of health education and campaign will help to improve awareness among General Public.