Knowledge and perception on antimicrobial resistance and antibiotics prescribing attitude among physicians and nurses in Lambarene region, Gabon: a call for setting-up an antimicrobial stewardship program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Africa is challenged by the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In order to improve patient management and to optimise approaches to curb the spread of antimicrobial resistance, we examined knowledge and perceptions of AMR and antibiotics prescription practices of HCW (healthcare workers) in Lambaréné, Gabon.

Methods

We conducted a self-administered, questionnaire-based survey in HCW at the regional referral hospital, a medical research centre, and peripheral health care facilities. The proportions of correct responses to questions were determined and compared between physicians and nurses using Fisher's Exact test.

Results

A total of 47 HCW took part in the survey. Of those, 64% (30/47) recognised antibiotic resistance as a major public health iss

SUBMITTER: Adegbite BR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8892789 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature