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 …
Fighting antimicrobial resistance: development and implementation of the Ghanaian national action plan (2017–2021)
In recent years, Ghana has been recognised as a leading player in addressing antimicrobial
resistance (AMR) in Africa. However, based on our literature review, we could not ascertain …
resistance (AMR) in Africa. However, based on our literature review, we could not ascertain …
Prevalence of antibiotics prescription amongst patients with and without COVID-19 in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
YAA Satria, MS Utami, A Prasudi - Pathogens and Global Health, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a substantial risk to public health. In low-income and
middle-income (LMICs) nations, the impact of AMR is significantly more severe. The …
middle-income (LMICs) nations, the impact of AMR is significantly more severe. The …
Antibiotic use and stewardship indicators in the first-and second-level hospitals in Zambia: findings and implications for the future
Introduction: There are increasing concerns with growing rates of antimicrobial resistance
(AMR) across Africa, including in Zambia, enhanced by inappropriate utilization of antibiotics …
(AMR) across Africa, including in Zambia, enhanced by inappropriate utilization of antibiotics …
Antimicrobial stewardship capacity and antibiotic utilisation practices in the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana: A point prevalence survey study
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat that necessitates coordinated
strategies to improve antibiotic prescribing and reduce AMR. A key activity is ascertaining …
strategies to improve antibiotic prescribing and reduce AMR. A key activity is ascertaining …
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) …
Antimicrobial use in hospitalized patients: a multicentre point prevalence survey across seven hospitals in Ghana
AK Labi, N Obeng-Nkrumah… - JAC-antimicrobial …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health crisis of global proportions.
Data is required to understand the local drivers of antimicrobial resistance and support …
Data is required to understand the local drivers of antimicrobial resistance and support …
Point Prevalence Survey of antimicrobial utilization in Ghana's premier hospital: implications for antimicrobial stewardship
D Ankrah, H Owusu, A Aggor, A Osei, A Ampomah… - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
The first comprehensive point prevalence survey at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH)
was performed as part of the 2019 Global Point Prevalence Survey (Global-PPS) on …
was performed as part of the 2019 Global Point Prevalence Survey (Global-PPS) on …
Knowledge, awareness and practice with antimicrobial stewardship programmes among healthcare providers in a Ghanaian tertiary hospital
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant problem in global health today, particularly in
low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) where antimicrobial stewardship programmes are …
low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) where antimicrobial stewardship programmes are …
Audit of antibiotic utilization patterns and practice for common eye infections at the ambulatory clinic of a teaching hospital in Ghana: Findings and implications
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious public health issue which is
exacerbated by increased inappropriate use of antibiotics for common eye infections. This …
exacerbated by increased inappropriate use of antibiotics for common eye infections. This …