Tackling antimicrobial resistance across sub-Saharan Africa: Current challenges and implications for the future

B Godman, A Egwuenu, E Wesangula… - Expert Opinion on …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a concern as this increases morbidity,
mortality, and costs, with sub-Saharan Africa having the highest rates globally. Concerns …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of bacterial coinfection and patterns of antibiotics prescribing in patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis

FS Alshaikh, B Godman, ON Sindi, RA Seaton, A Kurdi - PloS one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Evidence around prevalence of bacterial coinfection and pattern of antibiotic
use in COVID-19 is controversial although high prevalence rates of bacterial coinfection …

[HTML][HTML] Ongoing efforts to improve antimicrobial utilization in hospitals among African countries and implications for the future

Z Saleem, B Godman, A Cook, MA Khan, SM Campbell… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
There are serious concerns with rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across countries
increasing morbidity, mortality and costs. These concerns have resulted in a plethora of …

[HTML][HTML] Point prevalence survey of antibiotic use across 13 hospitals in Uganda

R Kiggundu, R Wittenauer, JP Waswa, HN Nakambale… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Standardized monitoring of antibiotic use underpins the effective implementation of
antimicrobial stewardship interventions in combatting antimicrobial resistance (AMR). To …

[HTML][HTML] Antibiotic use and stewardship indicators in the first-and second-level hospitals in Zambia: findings and implications for the future

AC Kalungia, M Mukosha, C Mwila, D Banda, M Mwale… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Introduction: There are increasing concerns with growing rates of antimicrobial resistance
(AMR) across Africa, including in Zambia, enhanced by inappropriate utilization of antibiotics …

[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial stewardship capacity and antibiotic utilisation practices in the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana: A point prevalence survey study

E Agyare, JEE Acolatse, MP Dakorah, G Akafity… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat that necessitates coordinated
strategies to improve antibiotic prescribing and reduce AMR. A key activity is ascertaining …

Hospital prescribing patterns of antibiotics in Zambia using the WHO prescribing indicators post-COVID-19 pandemic: findings and implications

S Mudenda, R Chilimboyi, SK Matafwali… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health problem that is fuelled
by the inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics, especially those from the 'watch'and …

[HTML][HTML] A multicenter cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare professionals towards antimicrobial stewardship in Ghana: findings …

IA Sefah, S Chetty, P Yamoah, JC Meyer, A Chigome… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs are part of the key activities that contribute to
reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Good knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) …

[HTML][HTML] Antibiotic utilization patterns for different wound types among surgical patients: findings and implications

Z Saleem, U Ahsan, A Haseeb, U Altaf, N Batool… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial prophylaxis is effective in reducing the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs)
post-operatively. However, there are concerns with the extent of prophylaxis post …

Antibiotic prescribing patterns and carriage of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli and Enterococcus species in healthy individuals from selected communities in …

K Yamba, S Mudenda, E Mpabalwani… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Objectives This study assessed antibiotic prescribing patterns in primary healthcare facilities
and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles of commensal Escherichia coli and enterococci …