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Antimicrobial resistance awareness and antibiotic prescribing behavior among healthcare workers in Nigeria: a national survey.

Emelda E ChukwuDavid A OladeleChristian A EnwuruPeter L GogwanDennis AbuhRosemary A AuduFolasade T Ogunsola
Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2021)
This study reveals an overall moderate level of knowledge of AMR and attitude towards minimizing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance though this did not translate significantly to practice. Further efforts must be made in order to improve rational prescription of antimicrobials among HCWs in Nigeria.
Keyphrases
  • antimicrobial resistance
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement
  • high intensity
  • drug induced