Current rates of purchasing of antibiotics without a prescription across sub-Saharan Africa; rationale and potential programmes to reduce inappropriate dispensing …
TM Sono, E Yeika, A Cook, A Kalungia… - Expert review of anti …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern. Currently, the greatest
mortality due to AMR is in Africa. A key driver continues to be high levels of dispensing of …
mortality due to AMR is in Africa. A key driver continues to be high levels of dispensing of …
[HTML][HTML] Ten golden rules for optimal antibiotic use in hospital settings: the WARNING call to action
World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 2023 - Springer
Antibiotics are recognized widely for their benefits when used appropriately. However, they
are often used inappropriately despite the importance of responsible use within good clinical …
are often used inappropriately despite the importance of responsible use within good clinical …
[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Risk Factors Associated with ESBL-Producing and MDR Escherichia coli in Hospital and Environmental Settings in …
M Kasanga, G Kwenda, J Wu, M Kasanga, MJ Mwikisa… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health problem threatening human, animal, and
environmental safety. This study assessed the AMR profiles and risk factors associated with …
environmental safety. This study assessed the AMR profiles and risk factors associated with …
[HTML][HTML] A narrative review of antibiotic prescribing practices in primary care settings in South Africa and potential ways forward to reduce antimicrobial resistance
A Chigome, N Ramdas, P Skosana, A Cook… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
There are concerns with the current prescribing of antibiotics in both the private and public
primary care settings in South Africa. These concerns need to be addressed going forward …
primary care settings in South Africa. These concerns need to be addressed going forward …
[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 …
Current antibiotic use among hospitals in the sub-Saharan Africa region; findings and implications
Background The rapid rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) globally, impacting on
morbidity, mortality and costs with sub-Saharan African countries reporting the greatest …
morbidity, mortality and costs with sub-Saharan African countries reporting the greatest …
Antimicrobial stewardship: knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding antimicrobial use and resistance among non-healthcare students at the University of Zambia
S Mudenda, P Chisha, B Chabalenge… - JAC-antimicrobial …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to the world and could
become humanity's next major challenge. This study assessed non-healthcare students' …
become humanity's next major challenge. This study assessed non-healthcare students' …
[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial stewardship for outpatients with chronic bone and joint infections in the orthopaedic clinic of an academic tertiary hospital, South Africa
Bone and joint infections are associated with prolonged hospitalizations, high morbidity and
complexity of care. They are difficult to treat, and successful therapy requires organism …
complexity of care. They are difficult to treat, and successful therapy requires organism …
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 …
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 …
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs are part of the key activities that contribute to
reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Good knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) …
reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Good knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) …