Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of antimicrobial resistance and stewardship among pediatric health professionals in Maputo, Mozambique
Pediatric healthcare professionals at Maputo Central Hospital are generally aware of antimicrobial resistance and exhibit positive attitudes toward antimicrobial stewardship. However, notable gaps exist in their knowledge and practices. Strengthening antimicrobial stewardship education, increasing access to treatment guidelines, and integrating antimicrobial stewardship training into routine professional development are recommended to improve appropriate antimicrobial prescribing.
Authors
- Darlene Kenga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5547-0977)
- Harriett Myers
- Troy D. Moon
- Mohsin Sidat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8378-2014)
- Valéria Chicamba
- Ramígio Pololo
- Andrea Ntanga Kenga
- Yara Manjate
- Jahit Sacarlal
- Kathryn T. Kampa
Institutions
- Tulane University (US)
- Eduardo Mondlane University (MZ)
- Maputo Central Hospital (MZ)
- National Directorate of Geology (MZ)
- Hospital for Tropical Diseases (VN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
- Published
- 2026-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-026-01729-4
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00