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

Rabia Ahmed,Amreen Bashir,James E.P Brown,Jonathan A.G Cox,Anthony C Hilton,Samantha L Jordan,Eirini Theodosiou,Tony Worthington

doi:10.1016/j.infpip.2020.100060

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infpip.2020.100060

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Journal: Infection Prevention in Practice	Publication Date: Apr 28, 2020
Citations: 5	License type: cc-by

Affiliation: Aston University

Abstract

SummaryAntimicrobial 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.

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant world-wide public health problem. [1] It is crucial to raise public awareness of this growing global healthcare issue
[6] In our recent study, [2] it was demonstrated that Educational Theatre in the form of a live three-act play significantly impacted upon general public knowledge, understanding and attitudes towards Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
A key finding of this study was that the majority of students attending the live performance at the Think Tank, Birmingham, UK were of the key stage 4 (KS4) age group and their knowledge and understanding towards AMR were significantly improved post-event

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant world-wide public health problem. [1] It is crucial to raise public awareness of this growing global healthcare issue. [6] In our recent study, [2] it was demonstrated that Educational Theatre in the form of a live three-act play significantly impacted upon general public knowledge, understanding and attitudes towards AMR. A key finding of this study was that the majority of students attending the live performance at the Think Tank, Birmingham, UK were of the key stage 4 (KS4) age group (ages 14e16) and their knowledge and understanding towards AMR were significantly improved post-event.

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