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ArticleJAC-antimicrobial resistance2023

Antimicrobial resistance and rational prescription practices: knowledge, perceptions and confidence of health profession interns in Uganda.

Shamim Nabidda, Rogers Ssennyonjo, Joseph Atwaru, Andrew Marvin Kanyike, Shiellah Baryayaka, Kennedy Pangholi, Jonans Tusiimire

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Article in JAC-antimicrobial resistance, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Shamim NabiddaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Rogers SsennyonjoFaculty of Health Sciences, Busitema University, Mbale, Uganda.
Joseph AtwaruFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Andrew Marvin KanyikeFaculty of Health Sciences, Busitema University, Mbale, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8138-9083
Shiellah BaryayakaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Kennedy PangholiFaculty of Health Sciences, Busitema University, Mbale, Uganda.
Jonans TusiimireFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Mbarara University of Science and Technology · UGBusitema University · UGMengo Hospital · UG

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is significantly driven by misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Graduate health profession interns often prescribe antimicrobials under minimum supervision. Objectives: This study explored the knowledge, perceptions and confidence of health profession interns in Uganda regarding AMR and rational prescription practices. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey employing quantitative techniques carried out between October and November 2022 at six tertiary hospitals in Uganda. Health profession interns including doctors, nurses, midwives and pharmacists were recruited as study participants. Data were collected using online Kobo toolbox software. Data analysis was performed using STATA (StataCorp) version 16. Bivariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression were performed. Results: We recruited 281 participants with a mean age of 27 ± 3.8 years, of which few ( Conclusions: Continuous medical education and availability of clinical and professional organization guidelines should be leveraged to improve the knowledge of AMR and rational prescription among health profession interns. Their high confidence in rational prescription practices should be pivotal to the fight against AMR.

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PMID37795426
PMCPMC10546811
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