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

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 tertiary Hospitals (both hospitals have the same medical team) in Al Ain City, UAE.

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Key information

Conditions

Bacteremia Antibiotic Abuse Antibiotic Use Antimicrobial Stewardship Bacterial Infections Bacterial Infections and Mycoses Infections Inflammation Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sepsis Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Tawam and Al Ain Hospital

Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates

About this study

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). Statistics in hospitals involved in the study, 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 Hospitals (tertiary hospital, both hospitals have the same medical team).

The investigators want to explore the degree of knowledge and attitude, 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.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

Infectious diseases physicians and Microbiologists

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire

Other

An online questionnaire will be sent through e-mail to participants. It is divided into 4 sections: demography and general information 9 questions, knowledge 10 questions, attitude 10 questions and practice 10 questions. No previous similar studies were conducted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or internationally based on a search in PubMed and Cochrane library. Hence a validated questionnaire is lacking. Therefore, the questionnaire for this study is designed based on questions encountered daily by colleagues during the consultation, and it can serve the purpose of this study. Consent will be obtained and signed electronically by participants before starting the questionnaire. Participation involves minimal risk. Responses will be anonymous and confidential. Participants' involvement is voluntary, and they can withdraw at any time without any consequences. The time to complete the questionnaire is around 10-15 minutes. Each response will be saved using a unique identifier number.

Primary outcomes

Understanding physician knowledge on antibiotic use in bacterial bloodstream infections (bacteremia).

Time frame: 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).

Time frame: 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).

Time frame: 1 year

Questions to assess physicians' practice in bacteremia management using dichotomous questions; yes/no, or multiple choices.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company

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Registry information

Official study title

Knowledge Attitude and Practice Regarding Bloodstream Bacterial Infections and Antibiotics Usage Among Doctors in a Tertiary Hospital in Al Ain City, UAE: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study.

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Sep 20, 2024
Registry last updated: Sep 26, 2024

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