Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Implementation, Perceptions, and Barriers in Zambia: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Healthcare Professionals.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) play a vital role in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). However, their implementation in Zambia remains variable despite some notable progress. This study assessed healthcare professionals' awareness of the Multisectoral National Action Plan (NAP) on AMR, alongside their perceptions, barriers, and implementation practices related to ASPs. Methods: A cross-sectional survey conducted between August and December 2024 included 364 healthcare professionals (HCPs) in 58 randomly selected public healthcare facilities in Zambia. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS 25.0. Results: Findings revealed that while 75.3% of respondents were aware of the Zambian NAP on AMS, only 68.1% of the respondents reported that

SUBMITTER: Mudenda S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12649657 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature