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Understanding the WASH and antimicrobial use practices in communities, can potentially open opportunities to enhance AMR awareness and stimulate action.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross sectional study was conducted in 400 households the state of Kerala, India. Basic socio demographic details of the household, antimicrobial use practices of the household and data on WASH practices and provisions were collected, using a pilot-tested questionnaire.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Sixteen percent of the households reported use of antimicrobials at least once in the last 12 months and all obtained it using valid prescriptions. The commonest reason cited for the use of antimicrobials was fever (33.8%), upper respiratory infections (17.7%) and urinary tract infection (12.9%). Access to piped drinking water and improved sanitation was universal in the area. Solid waste management was a challenge with most households (384, 96%) practicing open dumping. Larger household size and presence of children in the household were factors influencing antimicrobial use.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The household level antimicrobial use was lower than other estimates from similar contexts and all the antimicrobials were obtained with valid prescriptions. This may be partially due to stricter implementation of regulations in the state. The optimal access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation facilities in the area may be responsible for the low use of antimicrobials in the households. 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