biostudies-literatureUnknown7(1)Ahmed S<h4>Introduction</h4>Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging global threat, with notable impact evident in low- and middle-income countries. Indiscriminate antibiotic prescribing is recognized as the key factor responsible for the continued spread of AMR.<h4>Objectives</h4>To comprehensively map published data of evidence of AMR in healthcare settings in South Africa, encompassing the exploration of antibiotic prescribing practices and the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.<h4>Methods</h4>The scoping review methodology was based on the guidelines outlined by Arksey and O'Malley. The protocol for this scoping review has been registered in the Open Science Framework (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/PWMFB). The search strategy was documented using the protocol outlJAC-antimicrobial resistancedlaf014https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11791682biostudies-literatureAntimicrobial resistance, antibiotic prescribing practices and antimicrobial stewardship in South Africa: a scoping review.PMC11791682Ahmed SCoetzee RAhmed RAdam RZfalseAntimicrobial resistance, antibiotic prescribing practices and antimicrobial stewardship in South Africa: a scoping review.<h4>Introduction</h4>Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging global threat, with notable impact evident in low- and middle-income countries. Indiscriminate antibiotic prescribing is recognized as the key factor responsible for the continued spread of AMR.<h4>Objectives</h4>To comprehensively map published data of evidence of AMR in healthcare settings in South Africa, encompassing the exploration of antibiotic prescribing practices and the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.<h4>Methods</h4>The scoping review methodology was based on the guidelines outlined by Arksey and O'Malley. The protocol for this scoping review has been registered in the Open Science Framework (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/PWMFB). The search strategy was documented using the protocol outl2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Feb2025-04-04T02:09:52.222Z2025-04-04T02:09:52.222ZS-EPMC117916823990636110.1093/jacamr/dlaf014