A survey of knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use and resistance among teachers in the Republic of Kenya: Implications for using teachers in raising public awareness of rational antibiotic use in school communities

This study has identified significant knowledge and attitude gaps that need to be addressed by policy makers to ensure rational antibiotics use among teachers and in ensuring effective use of teachers in raising awareness in school communities for rational antibiotic use.

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PLoS ONE
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2024-12-23
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316122
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Antibiotic Use and Resistance
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A survey of knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use and resistance among teachers in the Republic of Kenya: Implications for using teachers in raising public awareness of rational antibiotic use in school communities

Joshua M. Mutiso, Mbuvi P. Mutua, Michael M. Gicheru
PLoS ONE
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
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A survey of knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use and resistance among teachers in the Republic of Kenya: Implications for using teachers in raising public awareness of rational antibiotic use in school communities

Joshua M. Mutiso, Mbuvi P. Mutua, Michael M. Gicheru
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Abstract

This study has identified significant knowledge and attitude gaps that need to be addressed by policy makers to ensure rational antibiotics use among teachers and in ensuring effective use of teachers in raising awareness in school communities for rational antibiotic use.

PLoS ONEVol. 19(12)
Kenyatta University (KE), Pwani University (KE)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 72%
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
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