Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and the Access, Watch and Reserve (AWaRe) classification of antibiotics among frontline healthcare professionals in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

There was a notable knowledge deficit in both AMS and the AWaRe classification of antibiotics among participants in this study. This highlights the need for educational interventions targeted at the different cadres of healthcare professionals on the role of AMS programmes in reducing antimicrobial resistance and its consequences.

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BMC Health Services Research
Published
2024-09-02
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11428-8
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5
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Antibiotic Use and Resistance
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Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and the Access, Watch and Reserve (AWaRe) classification of antibiotics among frontline healthcare professionals in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Mary Akpan, Unyime Israel Eshiet, Idongesit L. Jackson, Sediong A. Mfon et al.
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BMC Health Services Research
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
1.49
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Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and the Access, Watch and Reserve (AWaRe) classification of antibiotics among frontline healthcare professionals in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Mary Akpan, Unyime Israel Eshiet, Idongesit L. Jackson, Sediong A. Mfon, Ekpema A. Abasiattai
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Abstract

There was a notable knowledge deficit in both AMS and the AWaRe classification of antibiotics among participants in this study. This highlights the need for educational interventions targeted at the different cadres of healthcare professionals on the role of AMS programmes in reducing antimicrobial resistance and its consequences.

BMC Health Services ResearchVol. 24(1)
University of Uyo (NG), University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (NG)
Openalex Percentile: Top 13%
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
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