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View article: Mapping antibiotic pollution and tracking drivers of environmental AMR in a North Indian pharmaceutical hub
Mapping antibiotic pollution and tracking drivers of environmental AMR in a North Indian pharmaceutical hub Open
Introduction Antibiotic residues in the environment contribute to the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), posing significant risks to public health and ecological systems. Understanding how antibiotics enter the environmen…
View article: Influences on limited antimicrobial use in small-scale freshwater aquaculture farms in central Thailand
Influences on limited antimicrobial use in small-scale freshwater aquaculture farms in central Thailand Open
Introduction Recent years have shown substantial growth both in the scale and the spread of freshwater aquaculture in Thailand, raising concerns about potential widespread unsustainable use of antimicrobials. Methods This mixed-methods stu…
View article: Building bridges to operationalize One Health — A longitudinal two years’ AMR study in England using clinical and wastewater-based surveillance approaches
Building bridges to operationalize One Health — A longitudinal two years’ AMR study in England using clinical and wastewater-based surveillance approaches Open
Better, more holistic strategies encompassing the One Health philosophy are needed to understand and act upon the AMR challenge.
View article: Evaluation of a domestic violence training and support intervention in Palestinian primary care clinics in the west bank: a mixed method study
Evaluation of a domestic violence training and support intervention in Palestinian primary care clinics in the west bank: a mixed method study Open
Background Domestic violence (DV) is a violation of human rights and a major public health problem that damages the health of women and their families. In the occupied Palestinian territories, 29% of women have a lifetime exposure to intim…
View article: An evaluation of antibiotic prescription pattern and drug rationality analysis among outpatients at public health setting, India
An evaluation of antibiotic prescription pattern and drug rationality analysis among outpatients at public health setting, India Open
The research underscores the necessity for enhanced antibiotic prescription protocols in outpatient environments. Specialized education for healthcare professionals, improved prescription oversight, and compliance with evidence-based proto…
View article: A complex intervention to reduce antibiotic prescribing in rural China: a cluster randomised controlled trial
A complex intervention to reduce antibiotic prescribing in rural China: a cluster randomised controlled trial Open
The trial was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81861138049) and United Kingdom Research Innovation (No. MR/S013717/1).
View article: A review of Kenyan inland aquaculture with an eye to the status of animal welfare in the sector
A review of Kenyan inland aquaculture with an eye to the status of animal welfare in the sector Open
Kenya’s inland aquaculture sector is one of the most productive in Africa. Efforts are currently being made at the national level to expand and intensify the sector. Despite the drive to develop Kenyan inland aquaculture, the sector contin…
View article: Building bridges to operationalize One Health — A longitudinal two years’ AMR study in England using clinical and wastewater-based surveillance
Building bridges to operationalize One Health — A longitudinal two years’ AMR study in England using clinical and wastewater-based surveillance Open
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in clinical settings, but evidence is lacking. Considering this, we evaluated community-wide AMR in the shadow of COVID-19, using wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE). 590 wastew…
View article: Mapping environmental exposure and AMR from antimicrobial production, consumption and disposal in Baddi, India
Mapping environmental exposure and AMR from antimicrobial production, consumption and disposal in Baddi, India Open
Background This paper delves into the supply chain of antibiotics in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, highlighting the potential environmental and human health impacts of antimicrobial production, consumption, and disposal. Antibiotic residues in …
View article: Antibiotic prescribing and bacterial infection in COVID-19 inpatients in Southeast Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Antibiotic prescribing and bacterial infection in COVID-19 inpatients in Southeast Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background The prescribing of antibiotics to treat COVID-19 patients has been observed to occur frequently, often without clear justification. This trend raises concerns that it may have exacerbated antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Despite …
View article: Influences on limited antimicrobial use in small-scale freshwater aquaculture farms in central Thailand
Influences on limited antimicrobial use in small-scale freshwater aquaculture farms in central Thailand Open
Recent years have shown substantial growth both in the scale and the spread of freshwater aquaculture in Thailand, raising concerns about potential widespread antimicrobial use. This mixed-methods study used surveys and qualitative intervi…
View article: The unseen use of antimicrobials: Drivers of human antibiotic use in a community in Thailand and implications for surveillance
The unseen use of antimicrobials: Drivers of human antibiotic use in a community in Thailand and implications for surveillance Open
We investigated sociocultural and economic drivers of human antimicrobial use (AMU) in Thailand through ethnographic research, interviews, focus groups and a cross-sectional survey. This community-based study generated findings clustered a…
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List of contributors Open
in the fields of control, technology assessment, as well as history and philosophy of
View article: Prevalence of antibiotic prescribing in COVID-19 patients in China and other low- and middle-income countries during the pandemic (December 2019—March 2021): a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of antibiotic prescribing in COVID-19 patients in China and other low- and middle-income countries during the pandemic (December 2019—March 2021): a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are particularly vulnerable to the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Use of antibiotics to treat COVID-19 patients during the pandemic may have contributed to increasing the AMR b…
View article: Understanding adherence to self-isolation in the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in England: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study
Understanding adherence to self-isolation in the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in England: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study Open
Background During the early “containment” phase of the COVID-19 response in England (January-March 2020), contact tracing was managed by Public Health England (PHE). Adherence to self-isolation during this phase and how people were making …
View article: Evaluation of a domestic violence training and support intervention in Palestinian primary care clinics: a mixed method study
Evaluation of a domestic violence training and support intervention in Palestinian primary care clinics: a mixed method study Open
Abstract Background Domestic violence (DV) is a violation of human rights and a major public health problem that damages the health of women and their families. In the occupied Palestinian territories, 29% of women have a lifetime exposure…
View article: Antibiotics in Catalan Primary Care: Prescription, Use and Remedies for a Crisis of Care
Antibiotics in Catalan Primary Care: Prescription, Use and Remedies for a Crisis of Care Open
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the twenty-first century's major health challenges. Linked to the extensive use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials, resistance occurs when microbes stop responding to medications. Rates of antibiotic…
View article: Prevalence, drivers and surveillance of antibiotic resistance and antibiotic use in rural China: Interdisciplinary study
Prevalence, drivers and surveillance of antibiotic resistance and antibiotic use in rural China: Interdisciplinary study Open
This study aimed to characterise antibiotic prescribing and dispensing patterns in rural health facilities in China and determine the community prevalence of antibiotic resistance. We investigated patterns and drivers of antibiotic use for…
View article: ONE-HEALTH APPROACH TO INVESTIGATE AMU AND AMR DRIVERS IN THAILAND
ONE-HEALTH APPROACH TO INVESTIGATE AMU AND AMR DRIVERS IN THAILAND Open
Intro: The interim report of the Thai national action plan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) indicated a 20.9% increase in human antimicrobial use (AMU) (2017-2019). We aimed to investigate sociocultural and economic drivers associated wit…
View article: A survey of patient and public perceptions and awareness of SARS-CoV-2-related risks among participants in India and South Africa
A survey of patient and public perceptions and awareness of SARS-CoV-2-related risks among participants in India and South Africa Open
A cross-sectional survey among participants in India and South Africa to explore perceptions and awareness of SARS-CoV-2-related risks. Main outcome measures–proportion of participants aware of SARS-CoV-2, and their perception of infection…
View article: Antibiotic governance and use on commercial and smallholder farms in eastern China
Antibiotic governance and use on commercial and smallholder farms in eastern China Open
Introduction China is one of the largest consumers of agricultural antibiotics in the world. While the Chinese government has been tightening its regulations to control antimicrobial resistance (AMR) from animal sources in recent years, th…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on the Antibiotic Use Patterns among a Rural Community Population in Eastern China
Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on the Antibiotic Use Patterns among a Rural Community Population in Eastern China Open
There are growing concerns that the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may change antibiotic use patterns and accelerate antibiotic resistance, but evidence from the community level is lacking. This study aims to estimate the …
View article: The experience of conducting collaborative and intensive pragmatic qualitative (CLIP-Q) research to support rapid public health and healthcare innovation
The experience of conducting collaborative and intensive pragmatic qualitative (CLIP-Q) research to support rapid public health and healthcare innovation Open
A key challenge for qualitative methods in applied health research is the fast pace that can characterize the public health and health and care service landscape, where there is a need for research informed by immediate pragmatic questions…
View article: A survey of patient and public perceptions and awareness of SARS-CoV-2-related risks among participants in India and South Africa
A survey of patient and public perceptions and awareness of SARS-CoV-2-related risks among participants in India and South Africa Open
A cross-sectional survey was performed among the adult population of participating countries, India and South Africa. The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions and awareness of SARS-CoV-2-related risks in the relevant countries.…