A survey of knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use and resistance among teachers in the Republic of Kenya: Implications forusing teachers in raising public awareness of rational antibiotic use in school communities

A study conducted in Kenya found that despite schools being targeted for public education on antimicrobial use, there are limited studies on teachers’ knowledge and attitudes on antibiotic use. The survey included 608 primary and secondary school teachers, with an average knowledge score of 9.2 out of 17. Over 86% of respondents incorrectly answered that antibiotics are effective against colds, and 6.1 out of 11 had an attitude score of 6.1. Policymakers need to address these gaps to ensure rational antibiotic use among teachers.