A mixed-method study on antimicrobial resistance infection drivers in neonatal intensive care units: pathways, risks, and solutions
This study underscores key factors driving AMR in NICUs, such as inadequate IPC practices and environmental contamination, alongside high resistance to Cotrimoxazole and Ciprofloxacin. Amikacin shows promise as an effective treatment for CONS. Urgent actions, including strengthened IPC measures, staff training, and environmental management, are crucial to combat AMR, ensuring improved neonatal care and outcomes.
Authors
- Chalachew Yenew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1000-9220)
- Gashaw Melkie Bayeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8050-648X)
- Getasew Yirdaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8755-9904)
- Tilahun Degu Tsega (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2388-3171)
- Sintayehu Simie Tsega (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3798-0941)
- Abathun Temesgen
- Amare Genetu Ejigu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3972-9555)
- Rahel Mulatie Anteneh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5960-893X)
- Zeamanuel Anteneh Yigzaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3275-1629)
- Zufan Alamrie Asmare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4003-207X)
- Almaw Genet Yeshiwas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1803-5450)
- Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2340-8322)
- Anley Shiferaw Enawgaw
- Wosenyelesh Desalegn
- Asay Alamneh Gebeyehu
Institutions
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Injibara University (ET)
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
- Debre Markos University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
- Published
- 2025-02-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-025-01520-x
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.52