ArticleJournal of infection prevention2019
Using debate to educate young people in schools about antibiotic use and resistance: A before and after evaluation using a questionnaire survey.
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- Beyond Antibiotics: One Health Education for Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Impact of educational intervention on knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use patterns among healthcare students: a pre- and post-intervention study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Impact of the ´Alforja Educativa' on Ecuadorian schoolchildren's knowledge of bacteria, antibiotics, and antibiotic resistance, a pretest-posttest study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- An educational initiative aimed at increasing antimicrobial resistance awareness among school-going Jordanian youth.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Addressing gaps in AMR awareness in the public: an evidence-based policy brief to guide school curriculum review in Uganda.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Public Health Interventions to Improve Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness and Behavioural Change Associated with Antimicrobial Use: A Systematic Review Exploring the Use of Social Media.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Educational Activities for Students and Citizens Supporting the One-Health Approach on Antimicrobial Resistance.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
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Abstract
introductionThe use of debating as an educational tool is increasing in popularity. Students who take part in debates can develop a range of skills such as confidence and communication as well as gaining a greater understanding of the topic discussed. Within this study we have evaluated an antibiotic-resistant debate kit, assessing the ability of the debate lesson to improve student knowledge and awareness around antibiotics.
methodsThe debate lesson was delivered in seven schools across South West England to 235 students aged 13-16 years. Change in student knowledge was measured using before and after knowledge questionnaires. Student and teacher feedback and suggestions for improvements for the lesson were also collected through questionnaires and interviews.
resultsQuantitative questionnaires found a significant improvement in knowledge for most areas covered in the debate, particularly around the use of antibiotics to treat colds and bacteria developing resistance. Teachers felt their students engaged well with the debate session and made suggestions for minor modifications that could improve the lesson.
conclusionsThe results suggest that the e-Bug antibiotic resistant debate kit is able to improve knowledge in young people around antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. Furthermore, the lesson was enjoyed by students and therefore this resource should be promoted more widely to teachers and schools.
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