Analysis of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance awareness among community members in Ghana and Burkina Faso
Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. As human behaviour plays a crucial role in the emergence and spread of resistance, data on the understanding of AMR awareness are very important for assessing the situatio...
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| author | Elisenda Cama i Gibernau Leslie Mawuli Aglanu Alphonse Zakane Denise Dekker Albrecht Jahn Ali Sié John Humphrey Amuasi Aurélia Souares |
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| description | Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. As human behaviour plays a crucial role in the emergence and spread of resistance, data on the understanding of AMR awareness are very important for assessing the situation and developing effective interventions. The aim of this study was to analyse the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) related to antibiotics and awareness towards antibiotic resistance among community members in two districts in Ghana, and Burkina Faso. Methods A cross-sectional survey was used to collect data on socio-demographic, economic factors, and KAP. In Burkina Faso a simple randomization was carried out, whereas in Ghana we performed a double-stage randomization. The data was collected using an electronic data capture between February and March 2023 in Ghana, and from July to November 2023 in Burkina Faso. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, and logistic regressions. Results A total of 1,114 participants in Ghana and 1,011 in Burkina Faso were included. The majority knew the term “Antibiotic” (Ghana: n = 687, 61.67%; Burkina Faso: n = 767, 75.87%), but only a minority were aware of AMR (Ghana: n = 381, 34.2%; Burkina Faso: n = 270, 26.71%). In both countries, participants had a middle level of knowledge about antibiotics (Ghana: n = 597; 53.59%, Burkina Faso: n = 502, 49.65%), positive attitudes towards antibiotic utilization (Ghana: n = 702, 63.02%; Burkina Faso: n = 510, 50.45%), and most of them reported a responsible use of antibiotics (Ghana: n = 875, 78.55%; Burkina Faso: n = 713, 70.52%). Conclusions Despite familiarity with antibiotics, self-reported responsible use did not align with actual observed behaviours in both countries. Additionally, a significant lack of awareness about AMR highlights the need for a targeted educational intervention to enhance understanding of its risks and increase appropriate practices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b31086ccf4a04f7082d4e9dc52c34bec2025-08-20T03:27:13ZengBMCAntimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control2047-29942025-06-0114111010.1186/s13756-025-01594-7Analysis of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance awareness among community members in Ghana and Burkina FasoElisenda Cama i Gibernau0Leslie Mawuli Aglanu1Alphonse Zakane2Denise Dekker3Albrecht Jahn4Ali Sié5John Humphrey Amuasi6Aurélia Souares7Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University HospitalKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical MedicineCentre de Recherche en Santé de NounaBernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical MedicineHeidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University HospitalHeidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University HospitalKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical MedicineHeidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University HospitalAbstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. As human behaviour plays a crucial role in the emergence and spread of resistance, data on the understanding of AMR awareness are very important for assessing the situation and developing effective interventions. The aim of this study was to analyse the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) related to antibiotics and awareness towards antibiotic resistance among community members in two districts in Ghana, and Burkina Faso. Methods A cross-sectional survey was used to collect data on socio-demographic, economic factors, and KAP. In Burkina Faso a simple randomization was carried out, whereas in Ghana we performed a double-stage randomization. The data was collected using an electronic data capture between February and March 2023 in Ghana, and from July to November 2023 in Burkina Faso. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, and logistic regressions. Results A total of 1,114 participants in Ghana and 1,011 in Burkina Faso were included. The majority knew the term “Antibiotic” (Ghana: n = 687, 61.67%; Burkina Faso: n = 767, 75.87%), but only a minority were aware of AMR (Ghana: n = 381, 34.2%; Burkina Faso: n = 270, 26.71%). In both countries, participants had a middle level of knowledge about antibiotics (Ghana: n = 597; 53.59%, Burkina Faso: n = 502, 49.65%), positive attitudes towards antibiotic utilization (Ghana: n = 702, 63.02%; Burkina Faso: n = 510, 50.45%), and most of them reported a responsible use of antibiotics (Ghana: n = 875, 78.55%; Burkina Faso: n = 713, 70.52%). Conclusions Despite familiarity with antibiotics, self-reported responsible use did not align with actual observed behaviours in both countries. Additionally, a significant lack of awareness about AMR highlights the need for a targeted educational intervention to enhance understanding of its risks and increase appropriate practices.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-025-01594-7AntibioticsAntimicrobial resistanceKAPSurveyCommunity membersWest Africa |
| spellingShingle | Elisenda Cama i Gibernau Leslie Mawuli Aglanu Alphonse Zakane Denise Dekker Albrecht Jahn Ali Sié John Humphrey Amuasi Aurélia Souares Analysis of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance awareness among community members in Ghana and Burkina Faso Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control Antibiotics Antimicrobial resistance KAP Survey Community members West Africa |
| title | Analysis of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance awareness among community members in Ghana and Burkina Faso |
| title_full | Analysis of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance awareness among community members in Ghana and Burkina Faso |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance awareness among community members in Ghana and Burkina Faso |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance awareness among community members in Ghana and Burkina Faso |
| title_short | Analysis of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance awareness among community members in Ghana and Burkina Faso |
| title_sort | analysis of knowledge attitudes and practices related to antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance awareness among community members in ghana and burkina faso |
| topic | Antibiotics Antimicrobial resistance KAP Survey Community members West Africa |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-025-01594-7 |
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