ArticleAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Antibiotic Use in Pregnancy: A Global Survey on Antibiotic Prescription Practices in Antenatal Care.
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- Association between early-life antibiotic exposure and gut microbiome alterations linked to allergic diseases in children: a systematic review.European journal of medical research · 2025Pooled it
- Interventions to Prevent and Manage Infections in Pregnancy.Neonatology · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence of systemic antibacterial use during pregnancy worldwide: A systematic review.PloS one · 2024Pooled it
- Patterns of Antibiotic Dispensing Among New Zealand Children: A Linkage Study.Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety · 2026Article
- Bacterial profiles, antibiotic resistance, and recurrence of UTIs during pregnancy: a prospective cohort study from Palestine.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment Rates Among Pregnant vs Nonpregnant Patients in Emergency Departments.JAMA network open · 2026Article
- Evaluation of Adherence to Clinical Guidelines for Antimicrobial Prescribing in Pregnant Patients: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Observational Study in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Community pharmacists' history taking practice in responding to acute uncomplicated cystitis: A simulated patient study from Sudan.PloS one · 2026Article
- Prevalence and factors associated with the irrational use of antibiotics by pregnant women in the city of Marrakech, Morocco: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Influence of perinatal antibiotic on neonatal gut microbiota: a prospective cohort study.BMC pediatrics · 2025Article
- Antibiotic-perturbed microbiota and the role of probiotics.Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2025Review
- Community antibiotic prescribing in patients with COVID-19 across three pandemic waves: a population-based study in Scotland, UK.BMJ open · 2024Article
- The Importance of a Healthy Microbiome in Pregnancy and Infancy and Microbiota Treatment to Reverse Dysbiosis for Improved Health.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
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Abstract
Antibiotic prescription and use practices in the antenatal care setting varies across countries and populations and has the potential to significantly contribute to the global spread of antibiotic resistance. This study aims to explore how healthcare practitioners make decisions about antibiotic prescriptions for pregnant women and what factors play a role in this process. A cross-sectional exploratory survey consisting of 23 questions, including 4 free-text and 19 multiple-choice questions, was distributed online. Quantitative data were collected through multiple-choice questions and was used to identify the most common infections diagnosed and the type of antibiotics prescribed. Qualitative data were gathered through free-text answers to identify gaps, challenges, and suggestions, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. A total of 137 complete surveys mostly from gynecologists/obstetricians from 22 different countries were included in the analysis. Overall, national and international clinical guidelines and hospital guidelines/protocols were the most frequently used sources of information. This study highlights the crucial role of laboratory results and guidelines at different levels and emphasizes region-specific challenges and recommendations. These findings underscore the pressing need for tailored interventions to support antibiotic prescribers in their decision-making practice and to address emerging resistance.
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