Uncovering Gender Dimensions in Antimicrobial Resistance: A 10-Year Study of Clinical Bacterial Isolates in Uganda
This study reveals distinct gender disparities in AMR and MDR patterns, structured by age, specimen type, and organism. These findings support the integration of gender-sensitive variables such as pregnancy status, contraceptive use, and care-seeking behavior to better explain resistance pathways and support gender-responsive AMR control in LMICs.
Authors
- Abel Wilson Walekhwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9690-4650)
- Lawrence Mugisha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4932-3356)
- Joel Bazira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7600-7514)
- Brenda Nakazibwe
- Nalumaga Pauline Petra
- Hope Derick
- Imaobong Daniel Jacob (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8440-750X)
- Kawuma Simon
- Nakato Constance Nakimuli
Institutions
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology (UG)
- University of Cambridge (GB)
- Busitema University (UG)
- Muni University (UG)
- Bridge University (SS)
- Institute of Mathematical Statistics (US)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.93762
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Busitema University