Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the surveillance, prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance: a global survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on health systems. The WHO Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance and Quality Assessment Collaborating Centres Network conducted a survey to assess the effects of COVID-19 on AMR surveillance, prevention and control.

Methods

From October to December 2020, WHO Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) national focal points completed a questionnaire, including Likert scales and open-ended questions. Data were descriptively analysed, income/regional differences were assessed and free-text questions were thematically analysed.

Results

Seventy-three countries across income levels participated. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 67% reported limited ability to work with AMR partnerships;

SUBMITTER: Tomczyk S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8499888 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature