Physician’s Knowledge and Attitudes on Antibiotic Prescribing and Resistance: A Cross-Sectional Study from Hail Region of Saudi Arabia

Almansour, Khaled; Malik, Jonaid Ahmad; Rashid, Ishfaq; Ahmed, Sakeel; Aroosa, Mir; Alenezi, Jehad M.; Almatrafi, Mohammed A.; Alshammari, Abdulmajeed A.; Khan, Kashif Ullah; Anwar, Sirajudheen

doi:10.3390/healthcare11111576

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“…Another study conducted in the same region by Almansour et al used a comprehensive questionnaire distributed to 202 physicians [34]. The study found that 43.56% of the physicians believed prescribing behavior contributes to antibiotic resistance.…”

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Antimicrobial Resistance: Stewardship and One Health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Nashwan,

Barakat,

Niaz

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) due to factors such as the high prevalence of infectious diseases, weak health systems, and the misuse of antimicrobials. This paper aims to discuss how interdisciplinary action and collaboration, specifically through antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and the One Health approach, can effectively address AMR in the EMR. The review focuses on successful AMS initiatives and the adoption of the One Health approach in countries within the EMR, including the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC), Egypt, Iran, Jordan, and Pakistan. The goal is to highlight the potential for progress in combating AMR and identify challenges and opportunities for strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration. The results showcase successful AMS programs and One Health initiatives in various EMR countries, demonstrating their potential to address AMR challenges. The paper also discusses the challenges faced by these nations, such as limited resources, fragmented health systems, and knowledge gaps. Additionally, opportunities for enhancing interdisciplinary action through regional cooperation, international partnerships, and research and innovation are outlined. In conclusion, this paper emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive and collaborative response to combat AMR in the EMR. It advocates for the One Health approach as a crucial framework to guide these efforts, promoting coordinated action, improved surveillance, responsible antimicrobial use, and enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration to effectively mitigate the threat of AMR.

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Section: Research and Findings Related To Amsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Antimicrobial Resistance: Stewardship and One Health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Nashwan,

Barakat,

Niaz

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Dissecting bloodstream infections in febrile neutropenic patients with hematological malignancies, a decade-long single center retrospective observational study (2009–2019)

El Omri,

Padmanabhan,

Taha

et al. 2024

Journal of Infection and Public Health

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Dentist Knowledge Attitudes, and Practices regarding the Use of Antibiotics and their Resistance in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

Alsultan,

Umer,

Hussain Bokhari

et al. 2024

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BACKGROUND Antibiotics are thus considered essential tools in the therapeutic armamentarium of the dental practice, and their proper use is fundamental in ensuring an effective use in the clinical setting. However, if not used appropriately, antibiotics can cause harm by contributing to the development of antimicrobial resistance, an issue of growing concern that threatens our ability to treat common infectious diseases. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to evaluate Dentists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in dental clinics in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. METHODS This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The data was collected by Google forms, link of our online questionnaire distributed among all the licensed practicing dentists working in public, private and semi-governmental dental clinics in the Al-Ahsa Governorate and the response rate was 78.5% with 424 responses from the 540 dentists. Collected data was analyzed by using SPSS 29.0. The study protocol was approved by the institutional Review Board of College of Dentistry, Research ethical committee of king Faisal University and also from the Ministry of Health in Al-Ahsa. RESULTS There was a distinctive gender breakdown in the sample: 66.75% of male dentists and 33.25% of female dentists. The largest group of dentists was Saudi nationals (65.33% of dentists), while 47.41% of the total worked in the private sector. The most common specialization remained General Practice (G.P.) dentistry (62.50%) having a wide range of clinical experience (most often between 1 to 5 years). Dentists examined different numbers of patients on the daily basis, with the majority (55.19%) examined fewer than 10. Dentists are, on average, 35.1 years old, with a large spread. The antibiotic prescription pattern shows that a significant proportion prescribes antibiotics to 10 to 15 people weekly, 41.51%, and then 62.26% affirm that they have not been involved in any CDE programs on the use of antibiotics. A significant proportion (59.73%) identified Clindamycin or Erythromycin as the frontline alternative in patients allergic to penicillin and fewer ones appeared uncertain (5.42%) or false (3.30%). CONCLUSIONS In general, the results indicate a diverse range of approaches among dentists, highlighting the need for ongoing education and professional growth to promote responsible antibiotic use and address the risks of antibiotic resistance in dental practice.

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Physician’s Knowledge and Attitudes on Antibiotic Prescribing and Resistance: A Cross-Sectional Study from Hail Region of Saudi Arabia

Cited by 3 publications

References 30 publications

Antimicrobial Resistance: Stewardship and One Health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Antimicrobial Resistance: Stewardship and One Health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Dissecting bloodstream infections in febrile neutropenic patients with hematological malignancies, a decade-long single center retrospective observational study (2009–2019)

Dentist Knowledge Attitudes, and Practices regarding the Use of Antibiotics and their Resistance in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

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