Assessing antibiotics consumption, use and outcomes in a Yemeni tertiary hospital: A prospective cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Antibiotics (ABs) have saved countless lives, but their misuse has led to a serious problem: antibiotic resistance. This growing phenomenon poses serious threats to public health worldwide, as it could make treating infections significantly more difficult in the future. This study aimed to investigate antibiotic consumption and use patterns in a tertiary hospital in Sana'a, Yemen, by comparing Prescribed Daily Doses (PDD) to Defined Daily Doses (DDD), and identifying factors associated with antibiotic misuse and its impact on patient outcomes. A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted among adult inpatients in a tertiary hospital in Sana'a, Yemen over two months (January 12 to March 11, 2024), involving 597 patients. Data on antibiotic prescriptions, patient demographics, and outco

SUBMITTER: Alshaikh AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12373167 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature