Research Background
The majority of research on the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials, focuses on health facility-based programs in human health, followed by lesser research involving animal health and the least amount of research on community settings.
Whereas research in the social sciences on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) / antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is increasing, there is limited research that recognises how a socio-ecological model may influence community focused programs on AMR / AMS.
Furthermore, the interactions within the social dimensions of AMR / AMS need to be explored extensively.
Research Overview
This PhD seeks to explore the role of the community in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) using a One Health (OH) approach in order to inform policy, practice and programming with regard to the reduction of AMR across low-resource settings in Uganda.
Country of Project
Uganda
Dates of Project
October 2024 - October 2028
Methodological approaches used in the research
Qualitative research
Team members and collaborators
Grace Biyinzika Lubega - PhD Candidate, NTU
Supervisors:
Professor Jayne Brown (DOS) - NTU
Professor Linda Gibson - NTU
Dr Moses Mukuru - NTU
Dr David Musoke (External) - Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Resources
Related EAC Research and Partnership Pages
NTU - MAK Partnership - EAC Website Partnership and Research Page
NTU Eastern Africa Centre (EAC) Student Profile: Grace Biyinzika Lubega
NTU-Mak Partnership marks World AMR Awareness Week - November 2024
Other Related Resources
Makerere University School of Public Health
Makerere University Articles:
January 2025:
Leadership and Management Fellows hip for Health Managers in Wakiso District, Uganda
July 2024: