Antimicrobial resistance and rational use of medicine: knowledge, perceptions, and training of clinical health professions students in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorKanyike, Andrew Marvin
dc.contributor.authorOlum, Ronald
dc.contributor.authorKajjimu, Jonathan
dc.contributor.authorOwembabazi, Shebah
dc.contributor.authorOjilong, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorNassozi, Dianah Rhoda
dc.contributor.authorAmongin, Joan Fidelia
dc.contributor.authorAtulinda, Linda
dc.contributor.authorAgaba, Kenneth
dc.contributor.authorBuule, Richard
dc.contributor.authorNabukeera, Germinah
dc.contributor.authorKyomuhendo, Robert
dc.contributor.authorLuwano, Rehema
dc.contributor.authorOwobusingye, Whitney
dc.contributor.authorMatovu, Dissan
dc.contributor.authorMusoke, Philip
dc.contributor.authorBongomin, Felix
dc.contributor.authorKiyimba, Kenedy
dc.date.accessioned2023-01-21T18:39:53Z
dc.date.available2023-01-21T18:39:53Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an important global health concern, projected to contribute to significant mortality, particularly in developing countries. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, perceptions of clinical health professions students towards antimicrobial resistance and rational use of medicine and confidence level to prescribe antimicrobials. Methods: An online descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among clinical health professions students across 9 medical schools in Uganda. A semi-structured questionnaire using Kobo Toolbox form was shared among participants via WhatsApp Messenger (Meta, California, USA). Knowledge was categorized using modified Bloom’s cut-off. One-way ANOVA, Chi-square or Fisher’s exact test, and logistic regression were used to assess the association between dependent and independent variables. A p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: We surveyed 681 participants, most were pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree (n=433, 63.6%), with a mean age of 24 (standard deviation: 3.6) years. Most participants (n=596, 87.5%) had sufficient knowledge about antimicrobial resistance with a mean score of 85 ± 14.2%. There was a significant difference in mean knowledge scores of year 4 (86.6%) compared to year 3 (82.4%) (p=0.002) and year 5 (88.0%) compared to year 3 (82.4%) (p<0.001). Most participants (n=456, 66.9%), were confident on making an accurate diagnosis of infection, and choosing the correct antimicrobial agent to use (n=484, 71.1%). Conclusion: Health profession students exhibited good knowledge on antimicrobial resistance and high self-perceived confidence on antimicrobial prescriptions however they still agreed that a separated course unit on AMR is necessary.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKanyike, A. M., Olum, R., Kajjimu, J., Owembabazi, S., Ojilong, D., Nassozi, D. R., ... & Kiyimba, K. (2022). Antimicrobial resistance and rational use of medicine: knowledge, perceptions, and training of clinical health professions students in Uganda. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1320775/v1en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1320775/v1
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/7092
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherResearch Squareen_US
dc.subjectAntimicrobial resistanceen_US
dc.subjectRational use of medicineen_US
dc.subjectHealth profession studentsen_US
dc.subjectKnowledgeen_US
dc.titleAntimicrobial resistance and rational use of medicine: knowledge, perceptions, and training of clinical health professions students in Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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