Do you know what is an antibiotic?

(2-3 persons interviewhon)

Example of antibiotics that you take and when do you take it.

Can we buy antibiotics with or without a prescription?

Did you follow the prescribed way of taking antibiotics? How do you use it?

Are you aware of antimicrobial or antibiotic resistance?

Now what is antibiotic resistance (mu explain ta onsa nis a wla kaybaw)

It is a natural process where microorganisms develop resistance to antibiotics

that were previously effective. In other words, the microorganisms become
stronger. One of the reasons why microorganisms become more resistant to
antibiotics is the misuse of antibiotics. For example, taking them without a
doctor’s prescription or not following the prescribed way and time of taking
antibiotics. If we do not correct this, there may come a time when antibiotics
become ineffective even for ordinary infections. Now that you know this, will
continue to misuse antibiotics? (Answer sa participant churvalu)

Advice for other people who are misusing antibiotics?

How to prevent antimicrobial resistance (ato iact out)

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and
development today. Antibiotic resistance is accelerated by the misuse and overuse of
antibiotics, as well as poor infection prevention and control. Steps can be taken at all
levels of society to reduce the impact and limit the spread of resistance.

1. Not all infections can be treated with antibiotics, antibiotics don’t cure viral
infections like colds or flu thus always seek medical advice from certified
healthcare professionals when you’re ill. (mag act out nga nay doctor then
magpacheck up churvalu)
2. Take antibiotics only when prescribed. Never demand antibiotics if your health
worker says you don’t need them. (mupalit sa pharmacy nga nay prescription)
3. Complete the full treatment regime as prescribed. Always follow your health
worker’s advice when using antibiotics. (mag act out nga ga drink ug meds)

4. The world urgently needs to change the way it prescribes and uses antibiotics.
Even if new medicines are developed, without behavior change, antibiotic
resistance will remain a major threat. Behavior changes must also include
actions to reduce the spread of infections by regularly washing hands, avoiding
close contact with sick people, practicing safer sex, and keeping vaccinations up
to date.

We all have a role to play, from travelers, animal owners, and care givers to patients
and healthcare providers. The future of antibiotics depends on all of us. Join the
movement. Think twice. Seek advice.