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Addressing health inequalities in infection and antimicrobial resistant infections: a UK-wide collaborative toolkit

Low health literacy

Resources for addressing health inequalities in antimicrobial resistance for people with low health literacy.

People with low health literacy may be disproportionately affected by drug-resistant infections due to challenges in understanding prevention, appropriate antibiotic use, and when to seek care – factors that intersectional AMR research identifies as drivers of inequitable AMR exposure and outcomes.

Inclusion Health Self‑Assessment Tool for Primary Care Networks (PCNs)

Summary

Online self assessment for PCNs to evaluate engagement with Inclusion Health groups and generate a tailored action guide to embed inequality reduction into routine activities.

Population:ÌýLow health literacy
Type:ÌýOnline resource: assessment tool Link:Ìý
Year:Ìý2026
Available in another language:ÌýNo
Login required:ÌýNo

The intersection of the social determinants of health and antimicrobial resistance in human populations: a systematic review

Summary

Systematic review (n=153 studies) mapping social determinants of health influences on AMR, antibiotic use, and public facing interventions. Identifies key determinants (deprivation, housing, knowledge) and evidence gaps for underserved groups.

Population:ÌýLow health literacy
Type:ÌýJournal article Link:ÌýSee the
Year:Ìý2025
Available in another language:ÌýNo
Login required:ÌýNo