Planning for a publicity campaign on use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in Hong Kong
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Methods Liaison with stakeholders started early. Literature and local data were reviewed. A population-based telephone survey was commissioned to measure knowledge, attitude, practice of the public related to antibiotics and their awareness of antibiotic resistance. Random sample was drawn from the latest residential telephone directory. A structured questionnaire was used for adults 18 years or above. Baseline survey was conducted in November 2010 and results were used to formulate health messages for the campaign in March/April 2011. Follow-up survey would be conducted in June/July 2011.
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