Background In daily hospital practice, antibiotic therapy is commonly prescribed for longer
than recommended in guidelines. Understanding the key drivers of prescribing behaviour is …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing global concern, increasing costs, morbidity,
and mortality. National action plans (NAPs) to minimize AMR are one of several global and …

Background Sepsis is a leading cause of maternal death. Antimicrobials save lives, but
inappropriate overuse increases risk of antimicrobial resistance. Objective A scoping review …

Surgical site infections (SSIs) following caesarean surgeries are common. The present study
aimed to evaluate the frequency of SSIs following caesareans at Jordan University Hospital …

Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSI) can be as high in gynecology and obstetrics
surgeries compared to other areas. Antimicrobial prophylaxis is an effective tool in the …

The rate of delivery by caesarean sections is increasing globally and, therefore, the
incidence of post-caesarean surgical site infections (SSIs) is probably also going to rise. The …

The intense use and misuse of antibiotics is undoubtedly the main factor associated with the
high numbers of antibiotic-resistant pathogenic and commensal bacteria worldwide. In low …

Background Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) is one of the measures used for
preventing surgical site infections. SAP has high impact but there is low compliance with …

Background: The Global Point Prevalence Survey (Global-PPS) provides a standardised
method to conduct surveillance of antimicrobial prescribing and resistance at hospital level …

Prophylactic antibiotic usage during delivery is a common practice worldwide, especially in
low-to middle-income countries. Guidelines have been published to reduce antibiotic …