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Prevalence of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antimicrobial resistance in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Assessing antimicrobial resistance inclusion in pre-service pharmacy training curricula of five selected sub-Saharan African universities: challenges and opportunities.BMC medical education · 2026Article
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- Co-creating community-driven solutions and policy priorities to address antimicrobial resistance through Responsive Dialogues: A qualitative evaluation from Malawi.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Leveraging a people-centred approach to combat antimicrobial resistance in Africa.Tropical medicine and health · 2025Review
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on antibiotic use and resistance among adolescents and young people in Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Status and implications of the knowledge, attitudes and practices towards AWaRe antibiotic use, resistance and stewardship among low- and middle-income countries.JAC-antimicrobial resistance · 2025Review
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- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among graduating health care professionals at Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study with implications for antimicrobial stewardship education.Therapeutic advances in infectious diseaseArticle
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Abstract
Background: One of the main threats to public health today is antibiotic resistance. This resistance leads to the persistence of infections in the body. It poses an increased risk of transmission to humans and animals through various routes, such as food, water, and the environment. Objectives: This study aimed to ascertain the overall prevalence of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antimicrobial resistance in Africa. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of published and unpublished studies was conducted in Africa according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Searches were conducted using appropriate search terms in PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Google Scholar, African Journals Online, and the Cochrane Library. Data were extracted using Microsoft Excel, and STATA version 14 was used for analysis. Publication bias was checked by funnel plot, Egger, and Begg regression tests. A Results: This review included 39 studies, with 18,769 study participants. Among these 39 studies, 38 were on knowledge assessment, 28 on attitude assessment, and 25 on good practice assessment towards antimicrobial resistances. The overall pooled prevalence level of knowledge regarding antimicrobial resistance in Africa was 55.33% (95% CI: 47.48, 63.18). The overall pooled prevalence of positive attitudes toward antimicrobial resistance in Africa was 46.93% (95% CI: 35.10, 58.76), and the overall pooled prevalence of good practice of antimicrobial resistance in Africa was 51.05% (95% CI: 45.24, 56.87). In addition, sub-group statistical analysis was performed in this meta-analysis, stratified by population sub-region and study design types. Conclusion: In Africa, the pooled prevalence of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antimicrobial drug resistance among different groups, including the general population, patients, tertiary school students, healthcare workers, and animal owners was found to be low level. Therefore, it is imperative to enhance the education and training programs regarding antibiotic resistance for various groups including the general public, patients, students, healthcare workers, and individuals responsible for the well-being of animals.
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