Identifying targets for antibiotic stewardship interventions in pediatric patients in Punjab, Pakistan: point prevalence surveys using AWaRe guidance
The high prevalence of antibiotic use, particularly from the Watch category, and low adherence to culture-based prescriptions underscore the critical need for robust antibiotic stewardship programs in Pakistan. Strengthening these programs could help mitigate AMR and optimize antibiotic use, aligning with global health objectives.
Authors
- Zikria Saleem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3202-6347)
- Syed Zeeshan Haider Naqvi
- Muhammad Usman Qamar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2636-238X)
- Brian Godman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6539-6972)
- Ali Raza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8655-3228)
- Shairyar Afzal
- Mahmood Basil A. Al‐Rawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1056-8623)
- Samia Sheikh
Institutions
- Bahauddin Zakariya University (PK)
- University of Lahore (PK)
- University of Strathclyde (GB)
- Nishtar Medical College and Hospital (PK)
- Government College University, Faisalabad (PK)
- King Saud University (SA)
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (ZA)
- University Hospital of Geneva (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-01-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2024.1469766
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.05
Funders
- King Saud University