Knowledge, attitudes and practices of veterinarians and para-veterinarians towards antimicrobial stewardship in Malawi: underutilized strength in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

  31 May 2025

A study conducted in Malawi evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of para-veterinarians and veterinarians towards antimicrobial stewardship. The survey involved 69 participants, with a response rate of 44%. The results showed that 85.5% had good knowledge, 98.6% had good practices, and 92.8% had a favorable attitude towards AMR and antimicrobial stewardship. The study concluded that there is a good level of knowledge, practice, and attitude among para-veterinarians and veterinarians, which can be leveraged in the fight against AMR.

 

Further reading: BMC Veterinary Research
Author(s): Henson Kainga et al
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