Antimicrobial perceptions and stewardship practices among community pharmacy dispensers in Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study assessed the perception and practice regarding Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and knowledge about antibiotics among Community Pharmacy Dispensers (CPD) in selected municipalities of Kavrepalanchowk district, Nepal.

Design

A cross-sectional study was conducted among CPD of the community pharmacies of Banepa, Dhulikhel, and Panauti in Kavrepalanchowk district, Nepal.

Methods

A structured self-administered questionnaire was administered to 58 CPD selected through census sampling technique. The questionnaire comprised of questions assessing the knowledge of antibiotics, perception, and practice regarding AMS. A bivariate analysis was done to determine association between demographic variables and dependent variables.

Results

Majority of respon

SUBMITTER: Shrestha B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538339 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature