12 Summary

In this course you have learned how social and structural inequities come together with biological factors and processes to create a complex picture that shapes and drives AMR risks and disease burden. You have explored the limitations in surveillance data and explored practical steps to move towards more inclusive and representative data and policy making for AMR.

You should now be able to:

• define key terms and concepts related to gender and equity in AMR
• explain how biological factors, including sex, contribute to differences in the effects of AMR
• explain how gender roles, social norms and social determinants influence AMR exposure and experience across different life stages, identifying which social groups may be differently at risk of or impacted by AMR, and how this aligns with key gender equity and human rights mandates
• outline how focusing on equity can strengthen the One Health approach to AMR
• describe the current biases and inequities in AMR data, and explain the importance of disaggregated data in understanding AMR trends across human health, animal health and the environment
• make recommendations for more equitable approaches to AMR interventions and surveillance
• reflect on how gender-responsive and equitable practices in AMR relate to your work.

Now that you have completed this course, consider the following questions:

• What is the single most important lesson that you have taken away from this course?
• How relevant is it to your work?
• Can you suggest ways in which this new knowledge can benefit your practice?

When you have reflected on these, go to your reflective blog  and note down your thoughts.