Understanding of Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotic Stewardship Among Community Members in the Uganda Luwero District

Understanding of Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotic Stewardship Among Community Members in the Uganda Luwero District | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 25 June 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Understanding of Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotic Stewardship Among Community Members in the Uganda Luwero District Authors : Jakub A. Kreuter 0009-0006-7192-1415 [email protected] , Michelle Cathorall 0000-0002-1280-2479 , Lenis P. Chen-Edinboro , and William Opoku-Agyeman Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175084755.50123001/v1 Published World Journal of Public Health Version of record Peer review timeline 189 views 113 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Antimicrobial resistance is a growing issue worldwide, directly contributing to more than one million deaths each year. Developing countries like Uganda rely on the continued effectiveness of antibiotics to combat endemic and epidemic diseases. This study investigated antimicrobial resistance awareness and perceived responsible antibiotic use among members of the Luwero district in Uganda. Using an electronic survey administered in person by Luwero district teams, data collection included variables reflecting aspects of antibiotic stewardship such as how often antibiotics should be taken, dose completion, and rational use. Results indicated that 6% of respondents correctly defined antimicrobial resistance and 31% stopped taking antibiotics when they felt better. There was no significant relationship found between level of education and the variables of interest. Further investigation is necessary to more fully illuminate antibiotic use and stewardship in this region. To increase awareness, it is recommended that antimicrobial resistance education should be introduced at the primary or secondary education level. Supplementary Material File (journal sub amr.docx) Download 77.89 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 25 June 2025 Peer review timeline Published World Journal of Public Health Version of Record 26 Mar 2026 Published Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords antibiotic stewardship antimicrobial resistance rural Authors Affiliations Jakub A. Kreuter 0009-0006-7192-1415 [email protected] University of North Carolina Wilmington View all articles by this author Michelle Cathorall 0000-0002-1280-2479 University of North Carolina Wilmington View all articles by this author Lenis P. Chen-Edinboro University of North Carolina Wilmington View all articles by this author William Opoku-Agyeman University of North Carolina Wilmington View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 189 views 113 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Jakub A. 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