Global prevalence of nosocomial infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis

S Raoofi, F Pashazadeh Kan, S Rafiei… - PLoS …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Objectives Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are significant problems as public health
issues which need attention. Such infections are significant problems for society and …

Strategies to improve antimicrobial utilization with a special focus on developing countries

B Godman, A Egwuenu, M Haque, OO Malande… - Life, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections: a narrative overview

M Haque, J McKimm, M Sartelli, S Dhingra… - … and healthcare policy, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a major source of morbidity and mortality and
are the second most prevalent cause of death. Furthermore, it has been reported that for …

Tackling antimicrobial resistance across sub-Saharan Africa: Current challenges and implications for the future

B Godman, A Egwuenu, E Wesangula… - Expert Opinion on …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a concern as this increases morbidity,
mortality, and costs, with sub-Saharan Africa having the highest rates globally. Concerns …

Point prevalence surveys of health-care-associated infections: a systematic review

Z Saleem, B Godman, MA Hassali… - Pathogens and global …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Health-care-associated infections (HAIs) are considered a serious public health issues that
contribute substantially to the global burden of mortality and morbidity with respect to …

Healthcare-associated infections in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of point prevalence studies

U Abubakar, O Amir… - Journal of Pharmaceutical …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Background There is limited data to describe the point-prevalence of healthcare-associated
infections (HAIs) among patients at a regional level in Africa. This study estimated the …

Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Risk Factors Associated with ESBL-Producing and MDR Escherichia coli in Hospital and Environmental Settings in Lusaka …

M Kasanga, G Kwenda, J Wu, M Kasanga, MJ Mwikisa… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health problem threatening human, animal, and
environmental safety. This study assessed the AMR profiles and risk factors associated with …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review and meta-analysis of risk factors associated with healthcare-associated infections among hospitalized patients in Chinese general …

X Liu, Y Long, C Greenhalgh, S Steeg… - Journal of Hospital …, 2023 - Elsevier
Summary Background Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a serious global public
health issue. However, a comprehensive analysis of risk factors for HAIs has yet been …

A point prevalence survey of antimicrobial utilisation patterns and quality indices amongst hospitals in South Africa; findings and implications

PP Skosana, N Schellack, B Godman… - Expert review of anti …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives: Antimicrobial use is growing, driven mainly by rising demands in developing
countries. Knowing how antimicrobials are prescribed is important. Consequently, we …

The burden of hospital acquired infections and antimicrobial resistance

MK Abban, EA Ayerakwa, L Mosi, A Isawumi - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
The burden of Hospital care-associated infections (HCAIs) is becoming a global concern.
This is compounded by the emergence of virulent and high-risk bacterial strains such as" …