Antibiotic use and adherence to the WHO AWaRe guidelines across 16 hospitals in Zambia: a point prevalence survey

JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(5)

Published: Sept. 3, 2024

The inappropriate use of antibiotics in hospitals contributes to the development and spread antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This study evaluated prevalence antibiotic adherence World Health Organization (WHO) Access, Watch Reserve (AWaRe) classification across 16 Zambia.

Language: Английский

Point prevalence survey of antibiotics use among hospitalised neonates and children in Saudi Arabia: findings and implications

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: July 12, 2024

Background Neonates and children are more susceptible to a variety of infections, leading frequent antibiotic prescriptions. However, the inappropriate use antibiotics leads resistance higher mortality rates. Therefore, this study aimed determine prevalence use, current prescribing practices among neonates admitted in selected hospitals Saudi Arabia.

Language: Английский