Children as agents of change in combatting antibiotic resistance. (October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Molnar, Andreea
• Is Part Of: Journal of health services research & policy. Volume 22:Number 4(2017:Oct.)
• Page Start: 258
• Page End: 260
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Subjects: antibiotic resistance -- behaviour change -- children -- healthcare campaigns -- science education; Medical care -- Periodicals; Medical policy -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; 362.105
• DOI: 10.1177/1355819617701512
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-8196

Abstract

Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide problem and changes are needed in the way antibiotics are used. The value of engaging children as key contributors in health care campaigns to increase the appropriate use of antibiotics has not been fully recognized. Little is known about how to design educational materials for children in order to enable them to be agents of change in their communities. Science education needs to improve the way it engages children so as to give them the tools needed to make responsible decisions on antibiotic use.