Awareness and perception of antimicrobial stewardship program among healthcare professionals in the hospitals of ministry of health and population, Egypt: antimicrobial stewardship toolkit survey

A study assessing the awareness, perceptions, and practices of 310 healthcare professionals regarding the implementation of the Antimicrobial Stewardship program (ASP) found that pharmacists had higher levels of AMR awareness and ASP perception than physicians in different specialities. The study also found that profession, primary work unit, staff position significantly affect AMR awareness and ASP perception, while only staff position affects intervention beliefs. The results also showed that years of work in the hospital had a significant effect on ABs prescribing practice. The study concluded that pharmacists had a higher level of AMR awareness, while years of hospital work significantly impacted AB prescribing practice.