2025/11/12 by Mossie, Molla, Bayisa Kenaw, Haimanot Getnet +2
#Antimicrobial resistance #Antimicrobial use #Dangila #Ethiopia
paper · doi:10.20372/star.v14.i1.07
Antibiotic resistance is a multidisciplinary universal public health issue that affects the health of people, animals, and the environment. This study aimed to assess the attitudes, habits, and understanding of livestock owners on applying antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. The study used a cross-sectional design between May and August 2023 in the Amhara regional state of the Dangila district, Ethiopia. For the study, 384 participants in the total study population addressed questionnaires. An analysis of the participants' demographics showed that most were male, and their age range was between 30 and 50. According to the Antimicrobial Use (AMU) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) knowledge evaluations, 17.4% of respondents claimed to be aware of vaccines, while 82.6% were unaware. When asked how frequently an animal was treated, the majority of respondents, 54.4%, answered that each animal received therapy four times a year, and 95.1% claimed that medications were ineffective for treating animals. The results of the current investigation clearly show that knowledge regarding the use and resistance of antibiotics is lacking. To reduce antimicrobial resistance in the study area, focusing on AMU and AMR practices and attitudes is also recommended.