ArticleAntimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE2025
Antimicrobial perceptions and stewardship practices among community pharmacy dispensers in Nepal.
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Abstract
Objective: This study assessed the perception and practice regarding Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and knowledge about antibiotics among Community Pharmacy Dispensers (CPD) in selected municipalities of Kavrepalanchowk district, Nepal. Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted among CPD of the community pharmacies of Banepa, Dhulikhel, and Panauti in Kavrepalanchowk district, Nepal. Methods: A structured self-administered questionnaire was administered to 58 CPD selected through census sampling technique. The questionnaire comprised of questions assessing the knowledge of antibiotics, perception, and practice regarding AMS. A bivariate analysis was done to determine association between demographic variables and dependent variables. Results: Majority of respondents (60.3%) had medium level of knowledge regarding antibiotics, 46.6% of the respondents had low practice scores, and 50% of the respondents had positive perceptions of AMS. A positive correlations of knowledge with perception ( Conclusion: The practice of AMS in community pharmacies is low despite of medium level of knowledge on antibiotics among the community pharmacy dispensers. Establishing AMS protocols specific to community pharmacies in Nepal can lead to standardized practices and improve adherence to AMS principles.
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