Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Cross-Sectional Survey Assessing the Perceptions and Practices of Community Pharmacists in Ethiopia
Author
Source
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Community pharmacists are key healthcare professionals for antimicrobial stewardship programs owing to their role in dispensing of antimicrobials.
The aim of the present study was to assess the perception and practices of community pharmacists towards antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in Ethiopia.
Methods.
A cross-sectional survey was conducted by selecting pharmacy sites through stratified simple random sampling technique.
Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data.
Results.
Majority of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that AMS program is vital for the improvement of patient care.
Almost all of respondents agreed that pharmacists can play a prominent role in AMS and infection prevention (93.2%, median = 5; IQR = 2–5).
However, only 26.5% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that AMS should be practiced at community pharmacy level (median = 4, IQR = 1–3) and more than half of community pharmacists (59.9%) often/always dispense antimicrobial without a prescription.
Conclusion.
The present study revealed positive perceptions and practices of community pharmacists towards antimicrobial stewardship.
Yet, some weak areas like integration of AMS program in community pharmacies, the significance of interprofessional involvement, and dispensing of antimicrobials without a valid prescription still need improvement.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Erku, Daniel Asfaw. 2016. Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Cross-Sectional Survey Assessing the Perceptions and Practices of Community Pharmacists in Ethiopia. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107148
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Erku, Daniel Asfaw. Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Cross-Sectional Survey Assessing the Perceptions and Practices of Community Pharmacists in Ethiopia. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107148
American Medical Association (AMA)
Erku, Daniel Asfaw. Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Cross-Sectional Survey Assessing the Perceptions and Practices of Community Pharmacists in Ethiopia. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107148
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1107148