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 …

[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] COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among healthcare workers in Lusaka, Zambia; findings and implications for the future

S Mudenda, V Daka, SK Matafwali, P Skosana… - Vaccines, 2023 - mdpi.com
The uptake of COVID-19 vaccines is critical to address the severe consequences of the
disease. Previous studies have suggested that many healthcare workers (HCWs) are …

[HTML][HTML] Determinants of the empiric use of antibiotics by general practitioners in South Africa: Observational, analytic, cross-sectional study

SP Guma, B Godman, SM Campbell, O Mahomed - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
The overuse of antibiotics is the main driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). However,
there has been limited surveillance data on AMR and antibiotic prescribing at a primary …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of healthcare students' knowledge on antibiotic use, antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship programs and associated factors in a …

IA Sefah, E Akwaboah, E Sarkodie, B Godman… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescents and youths: Findings and implications for future vaccination programmes

S Mudenda, JC Meyer, JO Fadare… - PLOS Global Public …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Adolescents and youths are a key part of the population that needs to be protected against
the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This is because they are more likely to spread …

[HTML][HTML] The Social Ecological Model: A Framework for Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Healthcare Workers—A Scoping Review

D Naidoo, A Meyer-Weitz, K Govender - Vaccines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Vaccination plays a crucial role in combating the global COVID-19 pandemic. Immunizing all
healthcare workers (HCWs) is essential for increasing vaccine confidence and acceptance …

[HTML][HTML] Knowledge of community pharmacists in saudi arabia regarding human monkeypox, its management, prevention, and vaccination: findings and implications

AA Alrasheedy, AH Aldawsari, MI Alqasir, OA Alsawyan… - Vaccines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Many cases of monkeypox have recently been reported in countries where this disease is
not endemic, raising a global health concern. Consequently, healthcare professionals …

[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from a community-based survey in Tanzania

SE Msuya, RN Manongi, N Jonas, M Mtei, C Amour… - Vaccines, 2023 - mdpi.com
COVID-19 is a major public health threat associated with the increased global burden of
infectious diseases, mortality, and enormous economic loss to countries and communities …

[HTML][HTML] Knowledge, Attitudes, and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccines among Secondary School Pupils in Zambia: Implications for Future Educational and …

S Mudenda, M Mukosha, B Godman, JO Fadare… - Vaccines, 2022 - mdpi.com
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in the closure of schools to
slow the spread of the virus across populations, and the administration of vaccines to protect …