Table 2 Knowledge of veterinarians regarding antibiotic use and resistance
Question | Agree Freq.a (n=115) | Pct% b | Neutral Freq.a (n=115) | Pct %b | Disagree Freq.a (n=115) | Pct %b |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is when a microbe evolves to become more resistant to antimicrobial which previously could treat it. Antimicrobials include antibiotics, which kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. | 113 | 98.26% | 1 | 0.87% | 1 | 0.87% |
Use of veterinary medicinal products, including antimicrobial agents, is essential for protecting animal health and welfare, and contributes to food safety and public health. | 91 | 79.13% | 16 | 13.91 | 8 | 6.96% |
Microorganisms represent a pool of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) traits in all ecological niches. | 79 | 68.70% | 16 | 13.61% | 20 | 17.39% |
The excessive use of antimicrobial in livestock (and aquaculture) will pose a threat to people’s livelihoods. | 111 | 96.52% | 3 | 2.61% | 1 | 0.87% |
The increased contact between animals and human beings lead to a higher risk of infections and the cross-transmission of AMR traits. | 87 | 75.65% | 6 | 5.22% | 22 | 19.31% |