Abstract
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global concern primarily driven by the overuse and inappropriate utilization of antimicrobials. In Nigeria, AMR is exacerbated by the routine sale of prescription-only medicines, including antimicrobials, without proper monitoring. The National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance (2017-2022) highlighted widespread inappropriate antibiotic use, with significant proportions obtained without prescriptions. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in outpatient settings is a novel concept in Nigeria. This interventional study sought to contribute to the reduction of inappropriate antibiotic dispensing and use in community/outpatient settings in Nigeria, focusing on enhancing the skills and capacity of improved rational antibiotic therapy among community pharmacists and Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs), with the sole aim of improving patient health outcomes. The CAMS interventional study involves education, quality improvement capacity building, patient empowerment, and a multifaceted AMS strategy. Results from the CFID’s CAMS model indicated a significant improvement in the rational dispensing and use of antimicrobials within the intervention group, emphasizing the effectiveness of CAMS. Notable variations in post-visit actions between the intervention and monitoring groups further support the positive impact of the intervention. Variation in attitudes towards sharing of antibiotic to friends and relatives was reduced among the intervention group, offering clear understanding into the potential impact of CFID AMS outpatient setting (CAMS) intervention. The study’s conclusion underscores the pivotal role of implementing AMS in outpatient and community settings such as the CAMS interventional model in improving antibiotic-related practices in both urban and rural communities in Nigeria, emphasizing its relevance and impact.
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