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 …
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 …
Ongoing efforts to improve antimicrobial utilization in hospitals among African countries and implications for the future
There are serious concerns with rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across countries
increasing morbidity, mortality and costs. These concerns have resulted in a plethora of …
increasing morbidity, mortality and costs. These concerns have resulted in a plethora of …
Why compliance to national prescribing guidelines is important especially across sub-Saharan Africa and suggestions for the future
SM Campbell, JC Meyer… - Journal of Biomedical …, 2021 - pureportal.strath.ac.uk
There are concerns with high prevalence rates for both infectious and non-infectious
disease in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as patients with joint co-morbidities. This requires …
disease in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as patients with joint co-morbidities. This requires …
Determinants of the empiric use of antibiotics by general practitioners in South Africa: Observational, analytic, cross-sectional study
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 …
there has been limited surveillance data on AMR and antibiotic prescribing at a primary …
Scoping review of national antimicrobial stewardship activities in eight African countries and adaptable recommendations
N Kamere, ST Garwe, OO Akinwotu, C Tuck… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health problem threatening safe, effective
healthcare delivery in all countries and settings. The ability of microorganisms to become …
healthcare delivery in all countries and settings. The ability of microorganisms to become …
The need for ongoing antimicrobial stewardship during the COVID-19 pandemic and actionable recommendations
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which has significant impact on global
health care delivery, occurs amid the ongoing global health crisis of antimicrobial resistance …
health care delivery, occurs amid the ongoing global health crisis of antimicrobial resistance …
A multicenter cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare professionals towards antimicrobial stewardship in Ghana: findings and …
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) …
Exploring the antimicrobial stewardship educational needs of healthcare students and the potential of an antimicrobial prescribing app as an educational tool in …
O Ogunnigbo, M Nabiryo, M Atteh, E Muringu… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat and one of the top 10 global public
health threats facing humanity. AMR contributes to 700,000 deaths annually and more …
health threats facing humanity. AMR contributes to 700,000 deaths annually and more …
Ongoing strategies to improve antimicrobial utilization in hospitals across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Findings and implications
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 …
and mortality. National action plans (NAPs) to minimize AMR are one of several global and …