An Analysis of Determinants in Antimicrobial Use by Physicians in Ogun State, South West Nigeria

Abstract

Introduction: The increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance on the part of pathogens are gradually becoming a pandemic, this has to be curbed to reduce mortality. Background: The vast majority of antimicrobials currently in use are prescribed by Physicians. The Physicians act as a gateway in the control and use of life saving medications such as antimicrobials, attention must be paid towards antimicrobial stewardship and rational antimicrobial use. Methods: This was a cross sectional survey of clinicians at 3 tertiary hospitals in Nigeria. A selfadministered structured Questionnaire containing 25 questions was given to the respondents to complete to assess the level of knowledge of physicians in antimicrobial use. Results: The following were found to be statistically significant-Physicians in the Public hospitals were more likely to collect specimens for microbiology analysis before commencing antibiotics Original Research Article

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