Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance among Village Animal Health Workers and Veterinary Drug Retailers in Cambodia

• DOI: 10.4236/ojas.2023.131007
• Publication Date: 2023-01-09T07:14:16Z
• Authors: Bunna Chea; Sokom Kong; Sokha Thim; Naiheak Ban; Rithy Chrun; Vutey Venn; Cherry Fernandez-...; Kroesna Kang
• Keywords: Antimicrobial drug; Animal health

Misuse, overuse, and missed prescription of antimicrobials are the driving factors to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) leading a globally increasing public health concern. This study was conducted assess current knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) village animal workers (VAHWs) veterinary drug retailers (VDRs) on use (AMU) (AMR). The sample size calculated following [1]. KAP data were scored categorized Bloom's cut-off score. A total 108 populations (66 VAHWs 42 VDRs) purposively surveyed using validated questionnaire in 5 provinces across Cambodia. found that VDRs have moderate levels knowledge (61% 65%) good attitudes towards AMU (83% 84%) but employed (59% 74%) AMU. had (66%); while DVRs poor (58%) AMR. Thus, regular awareness education specifically proper use, prudent stewardships AMR form refresher training or events must be provided avoid inappropriate spreading