Antibiotic prescription practices in primary care in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

G Sulis, P Adam, V Nafade, G Gore, B Daniels… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background The widespread use of antibiotics plays a major role in the development and
spread of antimicrobial resistance. However, important knowledge gaps still exist regarding …

Global trend of antimicrobial resistance in common bacterial pathogens in response to antibiotic consumption

J Hou, X Long, X Wang, L Li, D Mao, Y Luo… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health threat
worldwide and antibiotic consumption is being increasingly recognized as the main …

[HTML][HTML] Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Nepal: A systematic review and meta-analysis

A Khanal, GC Sulochan, A Gaire, A Khanal… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a significant
health threat and public burden worldwide, particularly in developing countries, including …

Exploring community insights on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal: a formative qualitative study

A Parajuli, L Garbovan, B Bhattarai, A Arjyal… - BMC Health Services …, 2024 - Springer
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the process by which microbes evolve
mechanisms to survive the medicines designed to destroy them ie antimicrobials (AMs) …

A national, multicentre web-based point prevalence survey of antimicrobial use in community healthcare centres across South Africa and the implications

PP Skosana, N Schellack, B Godman, A Kurdi… - Hospital …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Objective Up to 90% of antimicrobials globally are prescribed and dispensed in ambulatory
care. However, there are considerable gaps regarding the extent and rationale for their use …

Factors influencing the inappropriate use of antibiotics in the Rupandehi district of Nepal

A Nepal, D Hendrie, LA Selvey… - … International journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health crisis. A major driver of
resistance is inappropriate antibiotic use, resulting from practices of prescribers, dispensers …

A scoping review and behavioural analysis of factors underlying overuse of antimicrobials

O Poluektova, DA Robertson, A Rafferty… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Overuse of antimicrobials is a challenging global issue that contributes to
antimicrobial resistance. Despite widespread awareness of the problem among members of …

Prevalence of antibiotics prescription amongst patients with and without COVID-19 in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

YAA Satria, MS Utami, A Prasudi - Pathogens and Global Health, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a substantial risk to public health. In low-income and
middle-income (LMICs) nations, the impact of AMR is significantly more severe. The …

Opportunities and challenges to accurate diagnosis and management of acute febrile illness in adults and adolescents: A review

BS Grundy, ER Houpt - Acta tropica, 2022 - Elsevier
Acute febrile illnesses are common reasons to seek healthcare globally. They can be
caused by diverse infectious diseases which require complex diagnostics. Current clinical …

Pattern of drug therapy related problems encountered by clinical pharmacists in a critical care setting in Nepal

U Acharya, PR Shankar, S Palaian… - Pharmacy Practice …, 2023 - dialnet.unirioja.es
Background: Most hospitalized patients experience Drug Therapy-Related Problems
(DTRPs) resulting in morbidity, mortality, and an increase in the cost of treatment. DTRPs are …