Evaluating the need for hygiene behaviour change in homes and everyday lives to prevent the spread of infections and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious threat to global health. It is on the brink of undermining modern medicine if appropriate strategies, including those for infection prevention, are not prioritized. This article explores evidence that supports the value of better hygiene practices in our homes and everyday lives. A more focused approach to hygiene based on risk assessment (known as Targeted Hygiene) will play an essential part in preventing infections in order to reduce antibiotic prescribing and reduce the spread of resistant bacteria in home and community settings. This also has value for COVID-19 prevention.
Author: Sally Bloomfield
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7019172856