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

ConclusionMost HCW recognised AMR as public health issue. However, a quarter of the participants did not know about the causes fostering the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. There is a need to perform regular HCW training in antimicrobial prescription, and to set up an antimicrobial stewardship program.

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Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - March 3, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research