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Table 2 Results of the pre-focus group survey on antimicrobial resistance knowledge administered to study participants

From: Exploring medical and veterinary student perceptions and communication preferences related to antimicrobial resistance in Ontario, Canada using qualitative methods

Question: Antimicrobial resistance can impact which of the following (select all that apply):

 

All students (n = 18)

Veterinary students (n = 13)

Medical students (n = 5)

The environment

89%

92%

80%

Human health

100%

100%

100%

Animal health

100%

100%

100%

Unsure

0%

0%

0%

Question: In your opinion, which of the following contributes to the issue of antimicrobial resistance? Select all that apply.

 

All students (n = 18)

Veterinary students (n = 13)

Medical students (n = 5)

Antimicrobial use in hospitals

94%

92%

100%

Antimicrobial use in the environment

89%

92%

80%

Antimicrobial use in the community

100%

100%

100%

Antimicrobial use in companion animals (e.g. dogs, cats)

94%

100%

80%

Antimicrobial use in food-producing animals (e.g. cattle, pigs, chicken)

100%

100%

100%

Other (please specify)

0%

0%

0%

Question: Have you ever heard of the term “antibiotic stewardship” or “antimicrobial stewardship”?

 

All students (n = 18)

Veterinary students (n = 13)

Medical students (n = 5)

Yes

61%

69%

40%

No

28%

31%

20%

Unsure

11%

0%

40%