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ArticleJAC-antimicrobial resistance2022

Knowledge, attitudes and practices on antimicrobial resistance among pharmacy personnel and nurses at a tertiary hospital in Ndola, Zambia: implications for antimicrobial stewardship programmes.

Nanji Tembo, Steward Mudenda, Michelo Banda, Mwitwa Chileshe, Scott Matafwali

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Article in JAC-antimicrobial resistance, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Nanji TemboDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Copperbelt University, School of Medicine, Ndola, Zambia.
Steward MudendaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Zambia, School of Health Sciences, Lusaka, Zambia.
Michelo BandaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Zambia, School of Health Sciences, Lusaka, Zambia.
Mwitwa ChilesheDepartment of Pharmacology, Eden University, School of Pharmacy, Lusaka, Zambia.
Scott MatafwaliClinical Research Department, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9921-7039
University of Zambia · ZMCopperbelt University · ZMLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health problem that has led to increased morbidity and mortality, especially in low- and middle-income countries such as Zambia. This study evaluated AMR knowledge, attitudes and practices among pharmacy personnel and nurses at Ndola Teaching Hospital, Zambia's second-largest hospital. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 263 participants using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis was performed with IBM SPSS version 23.0. All statistical tests were conducted at a 95% confidence level. Univariate analysis was used to determine differences in knowledge, attitudes and practices on AMR between pharmacy personnel and nurses. Results: Of the 263 participants, 225 (85.6%) were nurses and 38 (14.4%) were pharmacy personnel. Compared with nurses, pharmacy personnel had better knowledge of the spread of resistant bacteria from one person to another ( Conclusions: The study showed that most participants had adequate knowledge, a positive attitude and good practices towards AMR. Significant differences in knowledge, attitudes and practices were observed between pharmacy personnel and nurses in AMR, highlighting a need for increased educational programmes for these healthcare personnel.

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