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Point Prevalence Survey of Antibiotic Use in Level 1 hospitals in Zambia: Future Prospects for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs

20259 citationsOpen accessHubert Kairuki University

Abstract

This study found a high use of antibiotics and low adherence to treatment guidelines in level 1 hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia. The findings of this study demonstrate the need to establish and strengthen antimicrobial stewardship programs and strengthen laboratory capacity to aid clinicians in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients across level 1 hospitals in Zambia.

Research topics

  • Antibiotic Use and Resistance
  • Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
  • Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare

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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s509522

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