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. 2024 Dec 12:12:1462976.
doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1462976. eCollection 2024.

An educational initiative aimed at increasing antimicrobial resistance awareness among school-going Jordanian youth

Basmah Qenab  1 , Tahreer Aqel  1 , Hanin Younis  1 , Rahmeh AbuShweimeh  1 , Anwaar Al Zghoul  1 , Zaina Sweedan  1 , Mohammad Omran  1 , Mohan P Joshi  2 , Niranjan Konduri  2
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An educational initiative aimed at increasing antimicrobial resistance awareness among school-going Jordanian youth

Basmah Qenab et al. Front Public Health. .

Abstract

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended strategies and actions to enhance awareness and understanding of AMR. Gaps in AMR awareness remain in Jordan, particularly among the youth.

Aim: To describe our programmatic approach to AMR education across Jordanian governorates among school-aged children.

Methods: Our approach depicts the development of comprehensive health messages, pilot and expansion phases in schools, and pre- and post-session knowledge assessments.

Results: 2,700 students across 30 schools reached with AMR health messages. Gained knowledge was assessed in 932 students, revealing significant improvements in understanding the importance of consulting a doctor before taking antibiotics, the relationship between nutrition and immunity, the dangers of sharing medicines, and proper handwashing techniques. The average expenditure was approximately $8.55 per student.

Conclusion: The intervention underscores the critical role of targeted educational initiatives in improving AMR awareness among youth, emphasizing the need for sustained and scalable approaches to combat AMR effectively.

Keywords: Jordan; antibiotic resistance; antibiotics; antimicrobial resistance; awareness; children; education; school.

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The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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This map details the spread of educational sessions across Jordan’s governorates, marking the number of sessions and students. It also highlights the total engagement, showcasing both the cumulative number of health educators and students, and the implementation timeline.
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