PTA Resolution and Partnership to Reach Millions of Parents
In 2001, the California PTA declared Antibiotic Resistance as one of the top five health issues facing children and their families in their Resolution on Antibiotic Resistance Awareness. To protect our children and the public, the CMA Foundation is pleased to be able to partner with the PTA to disseminate valuable teaching resources.

Beginning in 2000, and every year since, the California PTA has distributed PTA Campaign Kits to provide up-to-date resources for teachers and parents during Antibiotic Awareness Week.

In the 2000 kick-off year, the PTA distributed over 4500 Campaign Kits to its members. Materials distributed included fun worksheets for kids and suggested ideas for promoting antibiotic resistance awareness.

click here to download the PTA Resolution Document ( 27.5kb )

Consumer and Patient Education Materials
English and Spanish language materials have been developed for use in clinics and medical offices, childcare centers, and pharmacies addressing appropriate use of antibiotics, treating the cold and flu, and preventing the spread of upper respiratory illnesses. Six patient handouts and two posters have been developed, with additional materials currently in progress.

Check out our website Resource Directory! It is a collection of interesting and educational materials from our partners who support Antibiotic Resistance awareness.

Clinical Practice Guideline Compendium
With an extensive participation of medical, pharmacy, and nursing representatives, the CMA Foundation AWARE Project has developed a compendium of clinical practice guidelines covering acute upper respiratory tract infections. One compendium covers pediatrics and the other covers adult medicine. Distribution of the compendium is planned for the Fall of 2003.

System to Track Consumer Knowedge, Attitudes, and Practices
In 2000, the CMA Foundation conducted a study of over 1200 residents of California in order to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs surrounding antibiotic use. From that survey, a recognition of the importance of culturally sensitive educational materials was evident. As major consumers of antibiotic medications, parent practices surrounding their family's antibiotic use is key to the success of AWARE's goals.

Also in 2000, the California Department of Health Services Office of Women's Health surveyed 4000 women in California about their belief as to whether antibiotics were appropriate treatment for colds and the flu. This survey emphasized the importance of expanded outreach and education for ethnic communities.

In 2003, the AWARE Project and CADHS will repeat their consumer surveys in order to evaluate the successes of the program as well as determine future priority efforts.

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