A Study of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of community pharmacists to antibiotic resistance in Trinidad
In. Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies. 23rd Annual Student Research Day. Port of Sapin, Faculty of Medical Sciences,The University of the West Indies, October 14, 2021. .
Non-conventional
in En
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ABSTRACT
â¢Antibiotic misuse accelerates the natural process of development of antibiotic resistance â¢The increasing antibiotic ineffectiveness is a threat to the practice of medicine, leading to an increase in morbidity and mortality as there are an estimated 750,000 deaths annually due to bacteria resistant sepsis â¢The presence of multi-dug resistant bacteria in North American and Europe has implications for the Caribbean â¢Education plays an important role in tackling antibiotic resistance â¢Although Caribbean physicians are aware of antibiotic resistance, this knowledge does not affect prescribing habits â¢Previous research among pharmacy students in Trinidad identified good knowledge, but the attitude towards use of antibiotics was poor â¢Research among pharmacists in Brazil identified causes of antibiotic resistance but the role of the law was not explored
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Drug Resistance, Microbial
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Caribe ingles
/
Trinidad y tobago
Language:
En
Year:
2021
Document type:
Non-conventional
Country of publication:
Trinidad and Tobago