Aston University's Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Roadshow: raising awareness and embedding knowledge of AMR in key stage 4 learners

• Main Authors: Rabia Ahmed (Author), Amreen Bashir (Author), James E.P. Brown (Author), Jonathan A.G. Cox (Author), Anthony C. Hilton (Author), Samantha L. Jordan (Author), Eirini Theodosiou (Author), Tony Worthington (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Summary: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global healthcare problem and therefore raising awareness within young learners is imperative. An AMR roadshow was designed to take key stage 4 students' learning 'out of the classroom', assess pre-existing knowledge of AMR and determine the impact of the roadshow on knowledge retention. Knowledge and subsequent retention were measured pre- and post-event through a standardised questionnaire. The roadshow significantly improved knowledge and understanding of AMR, which was retained for a minimum of twelve weeks. Engaging and interactive strategies addressing key health issues provide a positive learning experience which contributes to retained knowledge in young learners.

Item Description

2590-0889
10.1016/j.infpip.2020.100060