Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Ronald Chitatanga, Chikhulupiliro Yiwombe, Gracian Harawa, Daniel Namalawe, Kholiwe Katengeza, Silva Benito, Innocent Chibwe, Hope Chadwala, Oscar Divala, Alinafe Kawerama, Harry Milala, Dzinenani Maziya, Ellen Nzima, Krupa Kanani, Kenneth Nyoni, Annie Kaliati, Tamala Nthengwe, Sibongile Kondowe, Abigail Masi, Tarsizio Maida, Violet Phiri, Wezi Harawa, Evelyn Mwangomba, Bison Sitima, Maurice Mwehiwa, Wellington Gilmon, Emmanuel Nkonde, Mwayi Luka, Tawonga Mkandawire, Joseph Steven, Samuel Thauzeni, Christina Mwinjiwa, Chikumbutso M’panga, Patrick Kamalo, Akuzike Makondesa, Chimwemwe Chikaphonya, Peter Mwale, Muona Deleza, Watipaso Nyirenda, Robert Krysiak
Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance threatens global health and is largely driven by inappropriate antimicrobial use. In Malawi, infectious diseases remain the leading health burden, fueling high antibiotic consumption. However, systematic data on antibiotic prescribing practices are scarce. This study evaluated the prevalence and pattern of antibiotic use for inpatients admitted in hospitals participating in Malawi’s antimicrobial resistance sentinel surveillance network. Methods A multisite point prevale …