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Changing the prescribing patterns of sexually transmitted infections in the White Nile Region of Sudan

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The number of inappropriate prescriptions for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Sudan is suspected to be high. Simple multifaceted interventions directed at prescribers may improve prescribing patterns in the Sudan. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of multifaceted interventions on prescribing for STIs in the White Nile State, Sudan. METHODS: The study involved 20 health centres randomly assigned to four different multifaceted interventions to improve prescribing. RESULTS: Prescriber targeted interventions involving audit and feedback together with academic detailing and practice guidelines reduced the number of inappropriate prescriptions by 50% (p < 0.001). Audit and feedback together with seminars and practice guidelines reduced inappropriate prescriptions by 43% (p < 0.001). Audit and feedback alone reduced inappropriate prescriptions by 16% (p = 0.127). CONCLUSION: Prescribing for STIs in the White Nile State of Sudan needs improving. Multifaceted interventions appear effective in improving prescribing.

Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections

DOI: 10.1136/sti.2004.014001

Author: I B Eltayeb

Institution: University of Khartoum

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Use and Resistance

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Kuwait University