The effect of leadership style in prevention of Antimicrobial Resistance in Ethiopia
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2025-09
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Addis Ababa University
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The research paper explores the effect of the leadership style on the performance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) prevention in Ethiopia. Both qualitative and quantitative research approaches were used to understand the effect of leadership style on AMR prevention in Ethiopia.
The Pearson correlation analysis revealed a moderate and statistically significant positive correlation between transformational leadership and AMR prevention performance, with r (42) = 0.399, p = 0.009. Like the transformational leadership, participative leadership demonstrated the strongest influence on AMR prevention performance, with a Pearson correlation of r (42) = 0.414, p = 0.006. In the regression analysis, participatory leadership emerged as significant predictor of AMR performance with a standardized beta coefficient of β = 0.468 followed by transformational leadership and transactional leadership with a standardized beta coefficient of β = 0.411 and β = 0.18 respectively. The autocratic and laissez-faire leadership styles have no positive and significant relationship with the AMR prevention performances. The regression model revealed that leadership styles explains 40.3 % of the AMR prevention performance. These values indicate transformational and participative leadership styles play a significant role in driving AMR prevention in Ethiopia. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in Ethiopia, emphasizing the need for adaptive leadership to combat AMR effectively.
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Antimicrobial resistance, Transformational leadership, Autocratic Leadership, laissez-faire leadership, Transactional leadership, and Participative Leadership