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AuthorAbdelkarim, O.A.
AuthorAbubakar, U.
AuthorHussain, M.A.
AuthorAbadi, A.E.B.
AuthorMohamed, A.O.
AuthorOsman, W.
AuthorSherif, A.E.
AuthorEbrahim, S.A.
AuthorAhmed, A.H.
AuthorAhmed, M.O.
AuthorAshour A.
Available date2024-05-27T03:37:15Z
Publication Date2024
Publication NameInfection and Drug Resistance
ResourceScopus
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S435190
ISSN11786973
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/55459
AbstractBackground: Adequate training in infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance is crucial for pharmacy students to participate in antibiotic stewardship programs and understand microbiology careers. Aim: The study was carried out to assess the knowledge and self-reported confidence in antibiotic resistance, antibiotic therapy, and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) among final-year undergraduate pharmacy students in Sudan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in three universities using a 57-item online questionnaire between April and May 2022. Results: A total of 109 students (response rate 36%) participated and showed average knowledge scores of 5.6± 1.7 (out of 10.0) for antibiotic resistance, 4.9± 2.0 (out of 5.0) for appropriate antibiotic therapy, and 3.1± 1.4 (out of 5.0) for AMS. No significant differences were observed among schools. Some students reported poor knowledge about antibiotic therapy and the consequences of resistance. One-third of students lacked confidence in interpreting microbiological results. Knowledge of antibiotic resistance among students’ practice area after graduation was higher (p=0.017) and those interested in ID careers (5.8 vs 4.8) (p=0.037). Male students (5.6 vs 4.5) and those interested in ID careers (4.3 vs 3.4) (p< 0.001) had higher scores of appropriate antibiotic therapy. Students attended antibiotic resistance courses (51.5 vs 45.2), and those interested in ID significantly had higher self-confidence (55.3 vs 45.8) (p=0.008). Conclusion: Pharmacy students in Sudan have substantial knowledge of AMS and antibiotic resistance with poor knowledge of antibiotic therapy. Adequate training about infectious diseases and related topics is recommended to improve pharmacy students’ understanding of microbiological findings, other competencies, and skills to incorporate in antimicrobial stewardship.
SponsorThis study is funded by Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, project number PSAU/2023/R/1445.
Languageen
PublisherDove Medical Press Ltd
Subjectantibiotic resistance
antimicrobial stewardship
antimicrobial therapy
pharmacy students
Sudan
TitleKnowledge, Perception, and Self-Confidence of Antibiotic Resistance, Appropriate Antibiotic Therapy, and Antibiotic Stewardship Among Undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Sudan
TypeArticle
Pagination935-949
Volume Number17
dc.accessType Open Access


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