An Analysis of Determinants in Antimicrobial Use by Physicians in Ogun State, South West Nigeria
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 13, Issue 3
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 self-administered 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 – p = 0.02, Odds Ratio (O.R) = 2.61, Risk Ratio (R.R) = 1.47, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) = 1.16 – 5.80, Chi Square (χ2) = 1.47, a slightly higher likelihood of Physicians in the Private Tertiary Hospital having a Clinical Microbiologist in their hospital – p = 0. 00, O.R = 0.08, R.R = 0.25, CI = 0.05 – 0.99, χ2 = 4.55. Discussion: Targeting rational interventions via educating physicians on antimicrobial use has had an established positive impact in curbing antimicrobial resistance in hospitals. Conclusion: Training programs on antimicrobial use need to be strengthened.
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Emmanuel Olushola Shobowale, Charles John Elikwu, Benjamin Adegunle, Adeyinka Davies, Victor U. Nwadike
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- DOI 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23310
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