Paediatricians' knowledge, perceptions, preparedness and involvement towards paediatric antimicrobial stewardship in Pakistan: findings and the implications.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for neonates and children. However, this can be excessive with inappropriate prescribing leading to increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Paediatricians are key initiators of antibiotics. Consequently, their awareness, perceptions, readiness and potential barriers towards hospital-based antimicrobial stewardship programmes are of considerable importance, especially in Pakistan with high rates of AMR.

Materials and methods

A web-based cross-sectional survey among paediatricians from June to August 2023 using a validated questionnaire. Paediatricians from all four Provinces and the capital territory of Pakistan were invited from randomly selected public and private sector hospitals.

Results

383 paediatricians partic

SUBMITTER: Mustafa ZU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11631149 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature