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