Doctors’ knowledge, attitudes and prescription practices on antibiotic use: a study in a suburban tertiary hospital in Nigeria

Doctors’ knowledge, attitudes and prescription practices on antibiotic use: a study in a suburban tertiary hospital in Nigeria

Abstract Background Antibiotic misuse significantly contributes to the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. Evaluating doctors’ prescribing practices is crucial for improving antibiotic stewardship and minimizing resistance. Objective This study evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and pract...

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Main Authors: Marvelous E. Akhigbe, Sulymon A. Saka, Osazuwa Ighodaro, Mohamed A. Ghouse, Obiajulum N. Emekolom, Obianujunwa V. Okoro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance
Clinical outcome
Drug efficacy
Antibiotic stewardship
Pathogen susceptibility
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13180-z
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