Point prevalence surveys of antimicrobial use: a systematic review and the implications
Introduction: In view of increasing concerns with antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the World
Health Organization (WHO) instituted a Global Action Plan (GAP) to address this. Area …
Health Organization (WHO) instituted a Global Action Plan (GAP) to address this. Area …
Fighting antimicrobial resistance: development and implementation of the Ghanaian national action plan (2017–2021)
In recent years, Ghana has been recognised as a leading player in addressing antimicrobial
resistance (AMR) in Africa. However, based on our literature review, we could not ascertain …
resistance (AMR) in Africa. However, based on our literature review, we could not ascertain …
Ongoing strategies to improve the management of upper respiratory tract infections and reduce inappropriate antibiotic use particularly among lower and middle …
Introduction: Antibiotics are indispensable to maintaining human health; however, their
overuse has resulted in resistant organisms, increasing morbidity, mortality and costs …
overuse has resulted in resistant organisms, increasing morbidity, mortality and costs …
[HTML][HTML] Global strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance: a one health perspective
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health challenge that has escalated
due to the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in humans, animals, and the environment …
due to the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in humans, animals, and the environment …
Antimicrobial point prevalence surveys in two Ghanaian hospitals: opportunities for antimicrobial stewardship
DK Afriyie, IA Sefah, J Sneddon… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Background Improved knowledge regarding antimicrobial use in Ghana is needed to reduce
antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This includes point prevalence studies (PPSs) in hospitals …
antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This includes point prevalence studies (PPSs) in hospitals …
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding antimicrobial use and resistance among communities of Ilala, Kilosa and Kibaha districts of Tanzania
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents one of the biggest threats to health
globally. This cross-sectional study determined knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) …
globally. This cross-sectional study determined knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) …
Carriage of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli among children in rural Ghana: a cross-sectional study
CW Akenten, NA Khan, J Mbwana… - … Resistance & Infection …, 2023 - Springer
Background Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae
(ESBL-KP) and Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC) present a high burden in both communities and …
(ESBL-KP) and Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC) present a high burden in both communities and …
Evaluation of healthcare students' knowledge on antibiotic use, antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship programs and associated factors in a tertiary …
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health problem globally, and Ghana is no
exception. Good knowledge regarding antibiotic use, AMR, and the concept of antimicrobial …
exception. Good knowledge regarding antibiotic use, AMR, and the concept of antimicrobial …
Determinants of inappropriate antibiotics use in rural central Ghana using a mixed methods approach
Background: The consequences of antibiotic resistance are projected to be most severe in
low and middle income countries with high infectious disease burden. This study examined …
low and middle income countries with high infectious disease burden. This study examined …
The governance and implementation of the national action plan on antimicrobial resistance in Tanzania: A qualitative study
Tanzania launched its first National Action Plan (NAP) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in
2017 to reduce the burden of AMR in the country and contribute to the global response. We …
2017 to reduce the burden of AMR in the country and contribute to the global response. We …