Attitudes and practices for antibiotic prescription and antimicrobial resistance among general physicians -Findings from a multi-country survey

The study assessed the attitudes and practices of general physicians (GPs) regarding antibiotic prescribing and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across nine countries. A total of 9249 GPs responded, with 62% agreeing that AMR is a concern and 63% agreeing that prescribing antibiotics in primary care results in AMR. Selecting appropriate antibiotics was challenging for pregnant women, comorbidities, and children. Difficulty in correlating susceptibility data, limited information on antibiotics, and lack of appropriate antibiotics were important challenges. The study identified gaps in appropriate antibiotic prescribing for RTIs and suggested specific training needs.