Public knowledge attitudes and practices toward antibiotic use among the adult Sudanese community: A cross-sectional descriptive study.

Background: The growth and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria have become a major global concern, posing a serious threat to public health in the 21st century. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate public knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward antibiotic use.

Design And Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used.

Insights into stress ulcer prophylaxis among non-critically ill patients: a tertiary hospital perspective from Sudan.

Background: Acid-suppressive therapy (AST) is often used without proper assessment of the need, dosage, or duration of treatment. This inappropriate use can lead to significant side effects, harmful drug interactions, and increased healthcare costs for patients.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) among hospitalized adult patients who were non-critically ill.

Knowledge of pharmacists about anti-epileptic drugs in Sudan: a cross-sectional analytical study.

Introduction: Pharmacists play essential roles in the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), inadequate knowledge among community and hospital pharmacists regarding AEDs poses a significant challenge in ensuring optimal medication management and patient care.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge of pharmacists about antiepileptic drugs in Sudan.

Method: This was a cross-sectional analytical study conducted in Atbara, Gadarif, Kassala, and Port Sudan, Sudan.

Prevalence and associated factors of multi-drug resistant bacteria among different clinical specimens at wad Medani, Sudan: a four-year, cross-sectional study.

Multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) are a global health concern. Therefore, the aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of MDROs and associated factors among different clinical specimens. This was a retrospective cross-sectional study, conducted between January 2020 to October 2023 using recorded laboratory data of culture and drug sensitivity from the Pathology Center for Diagnosis and Research, University of Gezira, Wad Medani City, Sudan.

Diagnosis and management of bacterial meningitis in adult Sudanese patients: a six years hospital based, retrospective, cross-sectional study.

Purpose: To evaluate the diagnosis and management of bacterial meningitis in adult Sudanese patients in accordance with the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines for bacterial meningitis management.

Patients And Methods: A cross-sectional, retrospective study design was used to recruit all patients aged > 18 years who were diagnosed with or suspected of having bacterial meningitis and admitted to Wad Medani Teaching Hospital, Gezira State, Sudan, between January 2017 and October 2022.

Results: In total, 201 patients were included in the analysis.

A Four-Year Trend of Ceftriaxone Resistance and Associated Risk Factors Among Different Clinical Samples in Wad Medani, Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study.

Introduction In sub-Saharan Africa, including Sudan, there is commonly no local data on the bacterial profile or antibiotic resistance pattern. Therefore, to bridge these gaps, this study aimed to evaluate ceftriaxone resistance patterns and associated risk factors among different clinical samples. Methods This study was a laboratory-based, retrospective, cross-sectional study.

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Patterns of Uropathogens in Wad Medani, Sudan: A Three Years, Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: Urinary tract infections exert a significant negative impact on an individual's quality of life and cause significant economic and public health burdens. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the common bacterial uropathogens associated with urinary tract infections in Wad Medani patients and their susceptibility to antibiotics.

Patients And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study.

Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Intervention in the Intensive Care Unit, Wad Medani, Sudan: A Cross-Sectional, Prospective Study.

Purpose: Critical care pharmacists are uniquely qualified to provide a key role within the critical care multi-disciplinary team in managing the aspect of therapy, given their contributions to improved patient outcomes, medication safety, and reduced cost of the drug. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the frequency, type, and impact of clinical pharmacist interventions in the Intensive Care Unit and their physicians' acceptance.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional, prospective study.

Evaluation of errors in preparation and administration of intravenous medications in critically ill patients.

Background: Intravenous medications have greater complexity and require multiple steps in their preparation and administration, which is considered a high risk for patients.

Objective: To determine the incidence of intravenous medications preparation and administration errors in critically ill patients.

Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional, prospective study design.