Effect of an educational intervention on knowledge and attitude of antimicrobial resistance among school children in Nay Pyi Taw union territory: a quasi-experimental study

A quasi-experimental study among 300 grade-10 students in Myanmar demonstrated that targeted educational interventions on antimicrobial resistance (AMR)—using presentations, discussions, and interactive activities—significantly improved both knowledge and attitudes compared to a control group. Given that misuse of antibiotics is a key driver of AMR and that today’s children are future antibiotic users and prescribers, the findings highlight that early education is an effective, scalable strategy to promote responsible antibiotic use and support long-term AMR mitigation.