Behavioral Nudges to Encourage Appropriate Antimicrobial Use Among Health Professionals in Uganda.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health concern exacerbated by inappropriate antimicrobial prescribing practices, particularly in low-resource settings such as Uganda. The research aimed to develop a culturally sensitive behavioral intervention, leveraging a "nudge" strategy, to improve healthcare provider adherence to the 2016 Uganda Clinical Guidelines (UCG 2016) in five Ugandan hospitals. This intervention formed part of broader antimicrobial stewardship initiatives led by the United States Agency for International Development Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceutical Services Program. Methods: This study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining formative research and behavioral intervention. Guided by the Deloitte Behavioral I

SUBMITTER: Ross A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11591260 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature