[HTML][HTML] Tackling antimicrobial resistance in primary care facilities across Pakistan: current challenges and implications for the future
Antibiotics are gradually becoming less effective against bacteria worldwide, and this issue
is of particular concern in economically-developing nations like Pakistan. We undertook a …
is of particular concern in economically-developing nations like Pakistan. We undertook a …
Public knowledge of antibiotics, self-medication, and household disposal practices in Jordan
Background This study aimed to assess public understanding of antibiotics, self-medication,
and drug disposal practices. Methods A cross-sectional self-administered online survey was …
and drug disposal practices. Methods A cross-sectional self-administered online survey was …
Point prevalence survey of antimicrobial use during the COVID-19 pandemic among different hospitals in Pakistan: Findings and implications
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced antimicrobial use in hospitals, raising
concerns regarding increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through their overuse. The …
concerns regarding increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through their overuse. The …
Antimicrobial dispensing practices during COVID-19 and the implications for Pakistan
B Gul, M Sana, A Saleem, ZU Mustafa, M Salman… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antibiotics are one of the most frequently dispensed classes of medicines. However,
excessive misuse and abuse enhances antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Previous studies in …
excessive misuse and abuse enhances antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Previous studies in …
Concerns with current Drug Laws regarding the purchasing antibiotics without a prescription in Pakistan; ways forward to assist the national action plan
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat due to its continued impact
on morbidity, mortality and costs [1, 2]. This requires a multi-pronged approach to reduce …
on morbidity, mortality and costs [1, 2]. This requires a multi-pronged approach to reduce …
Exploring knowledge of antibiotic use, resistance, and stewardship programs among pharmacy technicians serving in ambulatory care settings in Pakistan and the …
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a leading global health threat, increasing morbidity,
mortality, and costs, with excessive and irrational use of antimicrobials contributing to the …
mortality, and costs, with excessive and irrational use of antimicrobials contributing to the …
Assessment of antibiotic storage practices, knowledge, and awareness related to antibiotic uses and antibiotic resistance among household members in post-conflict …
Background The storage of antimicrobials at home is frequently in-practice in various
developing countries, resulting an irrational use, antibiotic resistance, and toxicities. This …
developing countries, resulting an irrational use, antibiotic resistance, and toxicities. This …
Impact of a pharmacist-led educational intervention on knowledge, attitude, and practice toward the rational use of antibiotics among healthcare workers in a …
S Afzal, FU Khan, MT Aqeel, M Ullah… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and decreasing efficacy of the
available antimicrobials have become a significant public health concern. The antimicrobial …
available antimicrobials have become a significant public health concern. The antimicrobial …
Practices and motives behind antibiotics provision in drug outlets in Tanzania: A qualitative study
Dispensing antibiotics without prescription is among the major factors leading to
antimicrobial resistance. Dispensing of antibiotics without prescription has negative impact …
antimicrobial resistance. Dispensing of antibiotics without prescription has negative impact …
Understanding of final year medical, pharmacy and nursing students in Pakistan towards antibiotic use, antimicrobial resistance and stewardship: findings and …
I Raees, HM Atif, S Aslam, ZU Mustafa, JC Meyer… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a leading public health threat, which is exacerbated by the
high and inappropriate use of antibiotics. Consequently, there is a need to evaluate …
high and inappropriate use of antibiotics. Consequently, there is a need to evaluate …