Knowledge Attitude and Practice Regarding Bloodstream Bacterial Infections and Antibiotics Usage Among Doctors.

• Conditions: Bacteremia; Antimicrobial Stewardship; Antibiotic Use; Antibiotic Abuse
• Interventions: Other: Questionnaire

• Registration Number: NCT06605677
• Lead Sponsor: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company

Brief Summary

This study is designed to use a questionnaire to assess doctors\' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding bloodstream bacterial infections and antibiotic use in Tawam and Al Ain Hospital (tertiary hospitals) in Al Ain City, UAE.

Detailed Description

Background: Bloodstream bacterial infection is a serious medical problem and one of the leading causes of death worldwide among all age groups. Appropriate and early antibiotic use has been associated with better outcomes based on many clinical trials. On the other hand, misuse and abuse of antibiotics have been linked to long hospital stays, significant morbidity and mortality, increased medical costs and rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Our latest hospital statistics showed increased antibiotic consumption compared to previous years and other regional healthcare facilities. Rates of AMR in the UAE have increased significantly in the last decade, based on the 2022 annual report.

Aims and objectives This study will assess knowledge, attitude and practice regarding bloodstream bacterial infections and antibiotics use among doctors. It is a questionnaire-based cross-sectional descriptive study that will be conducted at Tawam and Al Ain Hospital (tertiary hospital). We want to explore the degree of knowledge, assess the appropriate usage of antibiotics among doctors in different subspecialties, assess any possible barriers, and find solutions such as medical education for this challenging medical problem.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-09
• Study Start: 2024-09-09
• Study First Submitted: 2024-09-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-09-18
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-09-18
• Study First Posted: 2024-09-20
• Last Update Posted: 2024-09-20
• Primary Completion: 2025-03-09
• Study Completion: 2025-03-09

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• All physicians with valid medical licenses working in Tawam & Al Ain tertiary hospitals

Exclusion Criteria

• Infectious diseases physicians and Microbiologists

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
All doctors with valid medical license in Tawam and Al Ain Hospitals	Questionnaire	The group excludes infectious disease physicians and microbiologists.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Understanding physician knowledge on antibiotic use in bacterial bloodstream infections (bacteremia).	1 year	Questions to assess physicians' knowledge related to basic microbiology, bacterial infections and antibiotic spectrum of activity using dichotomous questions; yes/no.
Understanding physician attitude on antibiotic use in bacterial bloodstream infections (bacteremia).	1 year	Questions to assess physicians' attitude in bacteremia management using dichotomous questions; yes/no, Likert scale or multiple choices.
Understanding physician practices on antibiotic use in bacterial bloodstream infections (bacteremia).	1 year	Questions to assess physicians' practice in bacteremia management using dichotomous questions; yes/no, or multiple choices.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tawam and Al Ain Hospital; 🇦🇪 Al Ain, United Arab Emirates