Open AccessAre Antibiotics Prescribed to Inpatients According to Recommended Standard Guidelines in South Sudan? A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study in Juba Teaching Hospital
Author(s) -
Michael Otim,
Desmond Kabuya Demaya,
Amina Al Marzouqi,
Jean Mukasa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of multidisciplinary healthcare
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1178-2390
DOI - 10.2147/jmdh.s321990
Subject(s) - antibiotics , medicine , medical prescription , christian ministry , antibiotic resistance , ceftriaxone , metronidazole , family medicine , pediatrics , nursing , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , philosophy , theology
Antibiotic resistance is spreading at an alarming rate globally, mainly because of antibiotics misuse. The World Health Organization developed guidelines for the rational use of antibiotics to prevent antibiotic misuse and reduce the potential development of antibiotic resistance. Although many countries adhere to these guidelines and have contextualized them to their needs, data on antibiotics use are limited in African countries, particularly in South Sudan. This study explored prescription patterns and use of antibiotics at Juba Teaching Hospital (JTH) to clarify the potential for antibiotic resistance in South Sudan.