Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and practice of antimicrobial stewardship among prescribers of a teaching hospital in South India

Mohammed Naseeruddin Nadeem; Maliha Maqdoom; Mahammad Juber S; Mohammed Ezzuddin Akif

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Online Published: 18 Nov 2022

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2022; 12(12): 2190-2196

doi: 10.5455/njppp.2022.12.11513202209112022

Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and practice of antimicrobial stewardship among prescribers of a teaching hospital in South India

Mohammed Naseeruddin Nadeem, Maliha Maqdoom, Mahammad Juber S, Mohammed Ezzuddin Akif.

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Abstract
Background: The injudicious and indiscriminate use of antimicrobials has led to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in the low- and middle-income countries. Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) is the coordinated intervention to enhance the appropriate use of antimicrobials. Antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) is a multidisciplinary program with interventions and strategies to encourage AMS to prevent emergence of AMR.

Aims and Objectives: This study aimed at evaluating the knowledge, awareness, and practice (KAP) of AMS among prescribers of a teaching hospital in South India.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire based study conducted after obtaining Institutional Ethics Committee approval was conducted among prescribers of a teaching hospital from September 2022 to October 2022. Responses to the questionnaires issued to the prescribers through Google Forms were analyzed by descriptive statistics using Microsoft excel.

Results: A total of 230 prescribers submitted the filled in questionnaires. The definition of AMS was known to 62%. The constitution and functioning of ASP was known to 59%. However, only a few (38%) prescribers agreed that antimicrobials are avoided in viral infections. More than 60% had good awareness of AMS. However, only 25% were aware of an ASP program is their hospital. Fifty percent agreed to the practice of reviewing antimicrobial use after 48–72 h and only 38% to the practice of obtaining cultures before prescribing antimicrobials.

Conclusions: The prescribers had moderate knowledge and awareness and poor practice of AMS. To address these gaps, educational interventions and capacity building approaches are required.

Key words: Antimicrobial Stewardship; Antimicrobial Resistance; Prescribers; South India

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Nadeem MN, Maqdoom M, S MJ, Akif ME. Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and practice of antimicrobial stewardship among prescribers of a teaching hospital in South India. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2022; 12(12): 2190-2196. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.11513202209112022

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Nadeem MN, Maqdoom M, S MJ, Akif ME. Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and practice of antimicrobial stewardship among prescribers of a teaching hospital in South India. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2022), [cited May 06, 2025]; 12(12): 2190-2196. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.11513202209112022

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Nadeem, M. N., Maqdoom, . M., S, . M. J. & Akif, . M. E. (2022) Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and practice of antimicrobial stewardship among prescribers of a teaching hospital in South India. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 12 (12), 2190-2196. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.11513202209112022

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Nadeem, Mohammed Naseeruddin, Maliha Maqdoom, Mahammad Juber S, and Mohammed Ezzuddin Akif. 2022. Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and practice of antimicrobial stewardship among prescribers of a teaching hospital in South India. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 12 (12), 2190-2196. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.11513202209112022

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Nadeem, Mohammed Naseeruddin, Maliha Maqdoom, Mahammad Juber S, and Mohammed Ezzuddin Akif. "Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and practice of antimicrobial stewardship among prescribers of a teaching hospital in South India." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 12 (2022), 2190-2196. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.11513202209112022

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Nadeem, Mohammed Naseeruddin, Maliha Maqdoom, Mahammad Juber S, and Mohammed Ezzuddin Akif. "Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and practice of antimicrobial stewardship among prescribers of a teaching hospital in South India." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 12.12 (2022), 2190-2196. Print. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.11513202209112022

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Nadeem, M. N., Maqdoom, . M., S, . M. J. & Akif, . M. E. (2022) Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and practice of antimicrobial stewardship among prescribers of a teaching hospital in South India. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 12 (12), 2190-2196. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.11513202209112022

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