The perception of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance
A qualitative and quantitative study for the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (SFOPH)
More responsible use of antibiotics in medicine and other areas could reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance. Consumers drive the demand for antibiotics for themselves, as well as for their children and pets, if they have any. Should one wish to reduce this demand, research would need to be conducted into consumers’ awareness of, decisions and habits relating to antibiotics.
The aim of the research project is to investigate the mental models of Swiss consumers with regard to antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic consumption. The project will also quantify to what extent psychosocial factors (e.g. knowledge, values and risk assessment) are linked to antibiotic consumption and the demand for antibiotics. Based on the results of the project, recommendations for subsequent intervention strategies were provided.
Project Dates
| Lead and Team | Dr. Vivianne Visschers (Lead), Prof. Dr. Dorothea Schaffner, Prof. Dr. Anne Herrmann, Vanessa Feck und Sarah Lehmann |
| Funding | Bundesamt für Gesundheit BAG, Abteilung Übertragbare Krankheiten und Abteilung Evaluation und Forschung |
| Collaboration | INTERFACE Politikstudien Forschung Beratung GmbH Bundesamt für Lebensmittelsicherheit und Veterinärwesen BVL, Abteilung Tiergesundheit Ecoplan Bern FMH – Verbindung der Schweizer Ärztinnen und Ärzte |
| Duration | July 2017 - December 2020 |
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