Project purpose

The purpose of this research project is to study approaches to, and conditions for, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) education among health practitioners. Throughout the project, AMR education is explored in terms of how it can enable health practitioners in supporting the development of health literacy capabilities among local communities in Zimbabwe. Drawing on a theoretical framework encompassing health literacy capabilities and experiential learning, the project operationalises participatory research workshops as the method for data generation as well as capacity building among workshop participants. The research process centres on three series of participatory research workshops. Combined with continuous support and reflective opportunities, they enable health practitioners to develop their approaches to AMR education and adapt these to their ongoing health practices. The research is expected, drawing on the experiences of the participants before, during and between the workshops, to result in new perspectives, approaches, as well as methods for conducting AMR education.

Living with microbial roommates

is a antimicrobial resistance educational research project funded by the Swedish Research Council.