Awareness of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use among poultry farmers in Accra, Ghana: A cross-sectional survey
Inappropriate antibiotic use is highly prevalent among poultry farmers in Accra, and awareness of AMR is low. These findings underscore an urgent need to strengthen veterinary oversight and enforce regulations on antibiotic sales. Educating farmers through a One Health approach is also recommended to promote prudent antibiotic use and curb the rise of antimicrobial resistance.
Authors
- Louis Gyekye Appiah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5788-6768)
- Lawrence Annison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1485-8580)
- Henry Kwadwo Hackman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1330-1622)
- Alice Constance Mensah
- Reuben Essel Arhin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5726-4694)
- Sharon Annison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3767-5421)
- Ebenezer Krampah Aidoo
- Matilda Ayim-Akonor
- Evans Andoh Wilberforce
Institutions
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Accra Technical University (GH)
- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-12-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0337531
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.26