Strategies to improve antimicrobial utilization with a special focus on developing countries
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a high priority across countries as it increases morbidity,
mortality and costs. Concerns with AMR have resulted in multiple initiatives internationally …
mortality and costs. Concerns with AMR have resulted in multiple initiatives internationally …
Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in low-and middle-income countries: progress and challenges in eight South Asian and Southeast Asian countries
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious global health threat and is predicted to cause
significant health and economic impacts, particularly in low-and middle-income countries …
significant health and economic impacts, particularly in low-and middle-income countries …
Assessment of WHO antibiotic consumption and access targets in 76 countries, 2000–15: an analysis of pharmaceutical sales data
Summary Background The WHO Access, Watch, and Reserve (AWaRe) antibiotic
classification framework aims to balance appropriate access to antibiotics and stewardship …
classification framework aims to balance appropriate access to antibiotics and stewardship …
Antibiotic exposure among children younger than 5 years in low-income and middle-income countries: a cross-sectional study of nationally representative facility …
Background Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to global health. Although detailed
information about antibiotic use in high-income countries is available, little is known …
information about antibiotic use in high-income countries is available, little is known …
Antimicrobial stewardship programs in resource constrained environments: understanding and addressing the need of the systems
AK Kakkar, N Shafiq, G Singh, P Ray… - Frontiers in Public …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
World Health Organization (WHO) has identified antimicrobial resistance as one of the top
10 threats to public health. The agency has formulated a global action plan to tackle …
10 threats to public health. The agency has formulated a global action plan to tackle …
Community engagement: The key to tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) across a One Health context?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a One Health problem underpinned by complex drivers
and behaviours. This is particularly so in low–and middle-income countries (LMICs), where …
and behaviours. This is particularly so in low–and middle-income countries (LMICs), where …
Awareness and knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and factors associated with knowledge among adults in Dessie City, Northeast Ethiopia: Community-based …
W Simegn, G Moges - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Antimicrobial resistance is an important global health challenge. The current
study aimed to assess the level of awareness and knowledge of antimicrobial resistance …
study aimed to assess the level of awareness and knowledge of antimicrobial resistance …
Challenges in implementing antimicrobial stewardship programmes at secondary level hospitals in India: an exploratory study
P Mathew, J Ranjalkar, SJ Chandy - Frontiers in public health, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Implementing a sustainable and effective Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS)
programme in secondary level hospitals, in Low-Middle Income Country (LMIC) contexts …
programme in secondary level hospitals, in Low-Middle Income Country (LMIC) contexts …
Diagnostic bacteriology in district hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa: at the forefront of the containment of antimicrobial resistance
This review provides an update on the factors fuelling antimicrobial resistance and shows
the impact of these factors in low-resource settings. We detail the challenges and barriers to …
the impact of these factors in low-resource settings. We detail the challenges and barriers to …
Barriers, facilitators, perceptions and impact of interventions in implementing antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals of low-middle and middle countries: a …
Abstract Background Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are pivotal components of
the World Health Organization's Global Action Plan to combat antimicrobial resistance …
the World Health Organization's Global Action Plan to combat antimicrobial resistance …