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Knowledge, attitude, perception and practice regarding antimicrobial use in upper respiratory tract infections in Qatar: a systematic review.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 30 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Development and assessment of an online communication skills course to optimise antibiotic prescribing for children in primary care.BMC primary care · 2025Article
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- Knowledge on Multi-Drug Resistant Pathogens, Antibiotic Use and Self-Reported Adherence to Antibiotic Intake: A Population-Based Cross Sectional Survey From Pakistan.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2022Article
- Assessment of antibiotic storage practices, knowledge, and awareness related to antibiotic uses and antibiotic resistance among household members in post-conflict areas of Pakistan: Bi-central study.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Article
- Strategies to Improve Antimicrobial Utilization with a Special Focus on Developing Countries.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Barriers of Appropriate Antibiotic Prescription at PHCC in Qatar: Perspective of Physicians and Pharmacists.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Patterns of Prescribing Co-Amoxiclav to Children in Ibri Polyclinic, Oman.Sultan Qaboos University medical journal · 2021Article
- Antibiotic Practices, Perceptions and Self-Medication Among Patients at a National Referral Hospital in Uganda.Infection and drug resistance · 2021Article
- Sale of WHO AWaRe groups antibiotics without a prescription in Pakistan: a simulated client study.Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice · 2020Article
- Restricting high-end antibiotics usage - challenge accepted!Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2019Article
- Public practices on antibiotic use: A cross-sectional study among Qatar University students and their family members.PloS one · 2019Article
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore the knowledge, attitude, perception and practice towards antimicrobial use in upper respiratory tract infections in patients visiting healthcare settings in Qatar.
designSystematic review was performed using a predetermined protocol and in accordance with standardized reporting guidelines. MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, Global Health and PsycINFO were searched for relevant published studies using relevant MESH terms and keywords.
settingAll healthcare settings in Qatar including both inpatient and ambulatory care.
participantsAll published articles exploring the antimicrobial use in upper respiratory tract infections at any health setting in Qatar were considered for inclusion in the study. No age, gender or population were excluded.
main outcome measuresThe outcome of interest was antimicrobial use in upper respiratory tract infections in Qatar. We included all related studies to explore the knowledge, attitude, perception and practice for patients visiting all health care settings.
resultsThree articles were included, one in a primary care setting, one in a secondary care setting and one in the private sector. Overprescribing was noted in all settings. Our findings demonstrate low expectations to receive antibiotics, among the Qatari population, in primary care (28.1%). In fact, the majority of patients would be satisfied with reassurance rather than receiving antimicrobials. Many patients were satisfied with explanation from physicians and counselling. Private sector registered high prevalence of antimicrobial misuse for respiratory tract infections in which 85% deemed inappropriate. This finding was also noted at a medical intensive care unit which showed high antimicrobial use (76%) and respiratory tract infections accounted for 57% of prescriptions.
conclusionStudies are needed to determine factors and population-based rates of antimicrobial use in all healthcare settings. There is also a need for interventional programs for both physicians and public on appropriate use of antimicrobials to combat global antimicrobial resistance.
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