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 …
mortality, and costs, with sub-Saharan Africa having the highest rates globally. Concerns …
Point prevalence study of antimicrobial use among hospitals across Botswana; findings and implications
BD Anand Paramadhas, C Tiroyakgosi… - Expert review of anti …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: There is an urgent need to undertake Point Prevalence Surveys (PPS) across
Africa to document antimicrobial utilisation rates given high rates of infectious diseases and …
Africa to document antimicrobial utilisation rates given high rates of infectious diseases and …
Antimicrobial point prevalence surveys in two Ghanaian hospitals: opportunities for antimicrobial stewardship
DK Afriyie, IA Sefah, J Sneddon… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Background Improved knowledge regarding antimicrobial use in Ghana is needed to reduce
antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This includes point prevalence studies (PPSs) in hospitals …
antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This includes point prevalence studies (PPSs) in hospitals …
Antimicrobial stewardship knowledge and perception among physicians and pharmacists at leading tertiary teaching hospitals in Zambia: implications for future policy …
AC Kalungia, H Mwambula, D Munkombwe… - Journal of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is a key strategy promoting rational antimicrobial use. In
Zambia, information on health professionals' knowledge, attitude, and practice of AMS is …
Zambia, information on health professionals' knowledge, attitude, and practice of AMS is …
Pattern of inappropriate antibiotic use among hospitalized patients in Pakistan: a longitudinal surveillance and implications
Background The inappropriate use of antibiotics in hospitals increases resistance, morbidity,
and mortality. Little is currently known about appropriate antibiotic use among hospitals in …
and mortality. Little is currently known about appropriate antibiotic use among hospitals in …
A point prevalence survey of antimicrobial utilisation patterns and quality indices amongst hospitals in South Africa; findings and implications
Objectives: Antimicrobial use is growing, driven mainly by rising demands in developing
countries. Knowing how antimicrobials are prescribed is important. Consequently, we …
countries. Knowing how antimicrobials are prescribed is important. Consequently, we …
Antibiotic consumption among hospitalized neonates and children in Punjab province, Pakistan
Background Periodic surveillance of antibiotic consumption in the form of point prevalence
studies is a quick and robust methodology to evaluate prescribing trends in hospitals. The …
studies is a quick and robust methodology to evaluate prescribing trends in hospitals. The …
Compliance to prescribing guidelines among public health care facilities in Namibia; findings and implications
Abstract Background The World Health Organization estimates that over 50% medicines are
prescribed inappropriately and the main driver of antimicrobial resistance globally. There …
prescribed inappropriately and the main driver of antimicrobial resistance globally. There …
Antibiotic prescribing patterns at a leading referral hospital in Kenya: a point prevalence survey
Objective: Antibiotics are essential with inappropriate use leading to antimicrobial resistance
(AMR). Currently, little is known about antibiotic use among hospitals in Kenya, which is …
(AMR). Currently, little is known about antibiotic use among hospitals in Kenya, which is …
[HTML][HTML] A national, multicentre, web-based point prevalence survey of antimicrobial use and quality indices among hospitalised paediatric patients across South …
Objectives Data on antimicrobial consumption among the paediatric population in public
hospitals in South Africa are limited. This needs to be addressed to improve future …
hospitals in South Africa are limited. This needs to be addressed to improve future …