Antimicrobial resistance from a One Health perspective in Zambia: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is widely acknowledged as a global health problem, yet its extent is not well evaluated, especially in low-middle income countries. It is challenging to promote policies without focusing on healthcare systems at a local level, therefore a baseline assessment of the AMR occurrence is a priority. This study aimed to look at published papers relating to the availability of AMR data in Zambia as a means of establishing an overview of the situation, to help inform future decisions.

Methods

PubMed, Cochrane Libraries, Medical Journal of Zambia and African Journals Online databases were searched from inception to April 2021 for articles published in English in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Retrieval and screening of article was don

SUBMITTER: Nowbuth AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9982795 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature