Enhancing antimicrobial stewardship and health literacy in Europe – moving forward through education and empowerment
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent, growing pandemic of global proportions and impact. This commentary encourages relevant stakeholders to increase their joint commitment to collaboration and systemic action, dedicated antibiotic stewardship and health literacy including a stronger, evidence-based self-care to contribute to solving the AMR challenge. Key factors such as the removal of inadequate access to antibiotics, e.g. over-the-counter (OTC) sale of antibiotics, improving self-care and hygiene can help fight the increasing burden of AMR. Along with the increase in health care literacy, these measures can be implemented swiftly to combat the growing rate of AMR development.
Source: Public Health in Practice
Authors: Gabor Kertes, Andrew Robertson, Lisa Ackerley, Maria Brink Liljeberg, Christina Swedmark, Adrian Shephard, Thomas Bosch, Anders Miki Bojesen, Jessica Carreño Louro, Michele Calabró, Dorota Sienkiewicz, Pikka Jokelainen, Marianne Bengtsson, Lisbeth Thyregod, Nina Sønderberg, Charan Nelander, Lars Münter
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,060
Awards: G3950719662, FEAST
OpenAlex ID: W4417443620