Inappropriate antibiotic use in companion animals is a recognized contributor to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within the One Health framework. Companion animal owners often make independent decisions regarding animal care, including antibiotic use, yet non-health educated populations remain an under-targeted group for antimicrobial stewardship interventions. Undergraduate students who own companion animals represent an important population for early educational intervention to promote rational
Conditions
Interventions
The group received pharmacy led digital educational materials including short videos and informational posters addressing appropriate antibiotic use in companion animals. Materials were delivered via
Experimental Other,No Intervention No treatment
Digital pharmacy education,No intervention
Sponsors
Mahasarakham University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Undergraduate students aged 18 years or older 2. Ownership of at least one companion animal 3. Prior experience administering medications presumed to be antibiotics to their companion animals 4. Ability to communicate and complete online questionnaires 5. Access to an electronic device with internet connectivity 6. Willingness to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Withdrawal from the study during the intervention period 2.Inability to complete post-intervention assessment after at least three contact attempts via the LINE application
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| antibiotic knowledge after three days Questionnaire | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| confidence in rational antibiotic use after three days confidence scale | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChanuttha Ploylearmsang
Mahasarakham University
Outcome results
None listed