Antimicrobial stewardship in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review protocol on the opportunities and challenges for Sub-Saharan Africa

• Published in: Medicine (Baltimore) Vol. 102; no. 19; p. e33697
• Main Authors: Njuma Libwea, John, Ngwa, Che Henry, Ngomba, Armelle Viviane, Wirsiy, Frankline Sevidzem, Mpofu, Limkile, Ndongo, Chanceline Bilounga, Koulla-Shiro, Sinata, Graham, Stephen, Djieuya, Lionelle Patricia Tchokokam, Mandeng, Nadia, Mballa, Georges Alain Etoundi, Sobh, Eman, Nwaru, Bright I., Ndombo, Paul Koki, Epee, Emilienne
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 12.05.2023
• Subjects: Africa South of the Sahara; antimicrobial resistance; Antimicrobial Stewardship; Clinical Medicine; COVID-19; Humans; Klinisk medicin; Pandemics; Policy; Study Protocol Systematic Review; Sub-Saharan Africa; systematic review; Systematic Reviews as Topic; Africa South of the Sahara

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the leading threats to global public health and this may increase following COVID-19 pandemic. This is particularly the case in Africa where regulations on antimicrobial usage are weak. This protocol outlines the steps to undertake a systematic review to...