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Factors influencing antibiotic prescribing behavior and understanding of antimicrobial resistance among veterinarians in Assam, India

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Title Factors influencing antibiotic prescribing behavior and understanding of antimicrobial resistance among veterinarians in Assam, India
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Creator Eltholth M
Govindaraj G
Das B
Shanabhoga MB
Swamy HM
Thomas A
Cole J
Shome BR
Holmes MA
Moran D
 
Subject antibiotics
antimicrobial resistance
behavior
livestock
prescribing
veterinarians
 
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This study investigates factors influencing veterinarians' antibiotic prescribing behaviors and their understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The study used a telephone survey of 50 veterinarians conducted in five districts in Assam state, India. The survey sought information on the most prevalent animal diseases, veterinarians' awareness of potential preventive measures, including factors determining antimicrobial prescribing; the types of antimicrobials used for different health conditions in different species, and possible options to reduce antimicrobial use (AMU). The majority (86%) of respondents worked for the government, 98% reported having no written policy for the use of veterinary health products, and 58% have no on-site diagnostic facilities. Ceftriaxone, Enrofloxacin, and Oxytetracycline were the antibiotics (ABX) most frequently prescribed, by 76, 68, and 54% of veterinarians, respectively. These ABX were prescribed mainly for respiratory health problems and mastitis in cattle, and gastrointestinal infections in buffaloes, sheep, goat, and pigs. Severity of clinical symptoms, economic status of the livestock owner, and withdrawal period for ABX were ranked as very important factors for giving ABX. Less than two thirds (64%) were aware of the government ban for Colistin and only 2% were aware of a national plan for AMR. This study highlighted that ABX prescription is mostly based on tentative diagnosis given the lack of diagnostic facilities in most veterinary clinics. There is a need to enhance veterinary healthcare and to improve communication between policy makers and field veterinarians and, importantly, a need to disseminate clear prescribing guidelines on prudent AMU
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Date 2023-04-12T07:21:45Z
2023-04-12T07:21:45Z
2022-04-26
 
Type Research Paper
 
Identifier Eltholth M, Govindaraj G, Das B, Shanabhoga MB, Swamy HM, Thomas A, Cole J, Shome BR, Holmes MA, Moran D. Factors Influencing Antibiotic Prescribing Behavior and Understanding of Antimicrobial Resistance Among Veterinarians in Assam, India. Front Vet Sci. 2022 Apr 26;9:864813. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.864813. PMID: 35558894; PMCID: PMC9087579.
2297-1769
http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/76819
 
Language English
 
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Publisher Pubmed