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ArticleInfection and drug resistance2024

Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Healthcare Providers in Saudi Arabia Regarding

Masaad Saeed Almutairi, Faris S Alnezary, Rasil O Alsuwaylim, Ibrahim Alsulaymi, Omar A Almohammed, Abrar K Thabit

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Masaad Saeed AlmutairiDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6531-4877
Faris S AlnezaryDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Rasil O AlsuwaylimDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0004-8172-359X
Ibrahim AlsulaymiDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
Omar A AlmohammedDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-3792-4106
Abrar K ThabitPharmacy Practice Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-0369-9094

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Diagnosis of Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive, questionnaire-based study was conducted on healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia, primarily physicians and clinical pharmacists. The questionnaire was developed based on a literature review and input from infectious diseases experts. The questionnaire was administered online. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Of 183 respondents, 27.9% had adequate knowledge on CDI diagnosis and management. The majority were internal medicine specialists (37.7%) working in governmental or semi-governmental hospitals (80.9%) in central (46.6%) or southern (30.1%) regions of Saudi Arabia. Most participants assessed laxative use (86.3%) and reported positive Conclusion: The study revealed a significant knowledge gap among Saudi healthcare providers regarding CDI diagnosis, management, and severity classification, highlighting the need for improved education and adherence to guidelines to improve patient outcomes and reduce recurrence risks.

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Clostridioides difficileClostridium difficilediagnosisknowledgepolymerase chain reactionSaudi Arabia

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