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PORCAUSA (PORtugese Campaign for the safe Use of Antibitics) "Antibióticos é tudo ou nada, NÃO TOME POR TUDO E POR NADA"

Objective(s)
1. To raise awareness about antibiotic resistance and the safe and appropriate use of antibiotics.

2. To promote health literacy on the issue of antibiotic use.

3. To inform citizens about the dangers of unnecessary or excessive antibiotic use and its role in promoting resistant bacteria.

4. To preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics by encouraging responsible and sensible use.

5. To promote preventative behaviours such as good hygiene and vaccination.
Target audience
General public
Campaign Scope
National
Partners or Allies
Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS)
Communication Channels Used
TV
Radio
Newspapers
Social Media
Social Media Used
YouTube
X (Twitter)
Instagram
Campaign Material(s)
Video
Infographic
Article
Key messages
1. They save lives when used to treat serious infections, but they are of no use in treating infections caused by viruses, such as the flu and colds;
2. They should be taken as prescribed by the doctor, and never without a doctor’s prescription;
3. Individual measures to prevent infections (such as handwashing and respiratory hygiene) are very important.
Campaign Focus
Human health
Campaign Setting
Community
Use of Scientific Evidence
No
Visual and Symbolic Elements
Pill/capsule icons
Hands washing
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Adaptation to Educational Levels
Adults
Elderly
Content accessibility
Yes
Content accessibility
Sign language
Visual design
Plain language
Diversity and Inclusion
No
Involvement of Vulnerable Groups
No
Cultural Sensitivity and Contextualization
No
Continuity strategy
Campaign with regular updates
Events
DGS Social Media
Campaign Start Year
2021
Replicability
Yes
Campaign Status
Active
Identified gaps
Credibility assumed due to source, no references
Usage rights or licensing not identified
Access point for campaign materials not clearly provided
Outreach activities not documented
Single-language with a focused national audience
Accessible formats for hearing impaired users not provided
Accessible formats for visually impaired users not provided
Subtitles or captions missing, limited or unclear
Campaign timeline information incomplete or missing
Reporting on results or impact not found
Funding details not disclosed.
Identified gaps
Main campaign video unavailable on the official website; access only possible through a third-party article featuring a YouTube video.

Only one instance of sign language use observed in the YouTube video.
Lessons learned
Clear, concise key message summaries may help reduce misinterpretation.
Identified biases
Digital Access Bias
Digital Literacy Bias
Disability Accessibility Bias
Language Bias
Location Bias
Educational Bias
Evaluation Absence Bias
Identified Weaknesses
Difficult to find materials
No translation to other languages
Not found measurable outcomes or evaluation plan
Identified Strengths
Multichannel dissemination
Clear messaging
Accessibility
Identified Strengths
Included sign language in at least one video.
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