Investigating antibiotic resistance knowledge among healthcare workers in Syria
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Healthcare Workers in Syria: Multicenter Cross Sectional Study
This study is trying to see how much healthcare workers in Syria know about antibiotic resistance and responsible antibiotic use.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Aleppo Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aleppo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06944158 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding antibiotic resistance and prudent antibiotic use among healthcare workers in Syria. It will utilize a multicenter cross-sectional approach, collecting data through an online questionnaire distributed via social media across various governorates. The questionnaire, designed based on previous studies, will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete and will include eight sections. A minimum of 200 healthcare workers will be recruited using snowball sampling to ensure a diverse participant pool.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare workers aged 25 to over 65 in Syria.
Not a fit: Patients who do not agree to participate or have previously filled out the questionnaire will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of antibiotic resistance among healthcare workers, leading to improved antibiotic prescribing practices.
How similar studies have performed: Similar studies have successfully assessed healthcare workers' knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic resistance, indicating the potential for valuable insights from this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: We include healthcare workers, males or females aged 25 to over 65. \- Exclusion Criteria: Participants who do not agree to fill the questionnaire, who do not agree to fill all requested questions, and who filled the questionnaire before. \-
Where this trial is running
Aleppo
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo — Aleppo, Syria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ziad Al-Jarad
- Email: dr.ziad-aljarad@hotmail.com
- Phone: +963 988 666 282
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.