Prevalence and patterns of antibiotic prescriptions in Conakry hospitals, Guinea: a multicentre cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inappropriate use of antibiotics is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Understanding antibiotic use and patterns in hospital settings is essential for promoting rational use and optimizing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). This study aims to assess the extent of antibiotic prescribing in secondary and tertiary hospitals in Conakry, Guinea, and to evaluate the appropriateness of these prescriptions on the basis of WHO recommendations via the Access, Watch, Reserve (AWaRe) classification of antibiotics.

Methods

A multicentre cross-sectional survey was conducted from June to October 2024 to assess patient antibiotic use levels across six hospital wards in Conakry, capital of Guinea. The prevalence of ant

SUBMITTER: Gnimadi TAC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12631128 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature