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Use of antibiotics

Objective(s)
Potentially:
To provide clear, accessible information about antibiotics—what they are, when and why they should be used—and to explain the dangers of improper use (such as stopping a course early, reducing doses, or saving pills “just in case”), in order to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance and promote responsible antibiotic use .
Target audience
General public
Campaign Scope
National
Communication Channels Used
websites/blogs
Campaign Material(s)
Website content
Social media posts
Key messages
Potentially:
"Antibiotikas jeb antimikrobiālie līdzekļi ir medikamenti, kas tiek lietoti pret bakteriālām infekcijām (tādām kā pneimokoku pneimonija vai stafilokoku infekcija) nevis vīrusu infekcijām, kā, piemēram, gripa vai saaukstēšanās."
"Antibiotics, or antimicrobial agents, are medicines used against bacterial infections (such as pneumococcal pneumonia or staphylococcal infection) and not viral infections like flu or colds."

"Par antibiotiku nepieciešāmību var izlemt tikai ārsts, kas ir tevi izmeklējis un pārzina tavu veselības stāvokli."
"Only a doctor who has examined you and knows your health condition can decide on the necessity of antibiotics."

"Antibiotikas droši lietot tikai tā, kā to noteicis tavs ārsts!"
"Antibiotics should be used safely only as prescribed by your doctor!"

"Neatbilstoša antibiotiku lietošana veicina antibiotiku rezistences veidošanos."
"Inappropriate use of antibiotics promotes the development of antibiotic resistance."
Campaign Focus
Human health
Campaign Setting
Online
Use of Scientific Evidence
Implicit Evidence-Based Messaging
Visual and Symbolic Elements
Pill/capsule icons
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Content Complexity Level
Intermediate
Content accessibility
No
Diversity and Inclusion
No
Involvement of Vulnerable Groups
No
Continuity strategy
Campaign with regular updates
Campaign Start Month
11
Campaign Start Year
2020
Campaign End Month
2
Campaign End Year
2024
Replicability
Yes
Content usage license
Free
Campaign Status
Inactive with live site
Identified gaps
Credibility assumed due to source, no references
Accessible formats for visually impaired users not provided
Feedback or audience involvement not visible
Outreach activities not documented
Campaign timeline information incomplete or missing
Funding details not disclosed.
Single-language with a focused national audience
Lessons learned
Clear, concise key message summaries may help reduce misinterpretation.
Labelling a “Resources” section may help users find and use materials more easily.
A central campaign hub or website can improve discoverability and consistency.
Identified biases
Disability Accessibility Bias
Digital Access Bias
Digital Literacy Bias
Educational Bias
Evaluation Absence Bias
Language Bias
Involvement Bias
Identified Weaknesses
No translation to other languages
Limited accessibility
Limited reach / Single channel
Limited feedback loop
Not found measurable outcomes or evaluation plan
Identified Strengths
Call to Action
Dedicated website or online portal
Easy to locate materials
Identified Strengths
Latvian residents, including patients and their families.

Individuals seeking trustworthy and basic guidance on how to correctly follow a doctor’s antibiotic prescription.

The page is part of the SPKC “For Residents” section, specifically aimed at the general public.
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