Journal of Bioanalysis & Biomedicine

Tadele Mekuriya Yadesa

Publications

• Research Article
  Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Healthcare Professionals towards Antimicrobial Stewardship and Their Predictors in Fitche Hospital
  Author(s): Gobazie Temesgen Tegagn, Tadele Mekuriya Yadesa and Yasin AhmedGobazie Temesgen Tegagn, Tadele Mekuriya Yadesa and Yasin Ahmed
  
  Background: The recognized effects of inappropriate use of antibiotics are multiple: rapid emergence of resistance, selection pressure on resistant microorganisms, adverse reactions, and treatment failures. An effective approach to improving antimicrobial use in hospitals is an organized antimicrobial management program known as Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS). It is used by healthcare institutions to reduce inappropriate antimicrobial use, improve patient outcomes and reduce adverse consequences of antimicrobial use. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare professionals towards antimicrobial stewardship and their predictors in Fitche hospital. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was designed based on an endorsed anonymous self-administered questionnaire. Stratified random samplin.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/1948-593X.1000159

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