Antibiotic Use in Mexican Secondary Care Hospitals
Author Information
Author(s): Zumaya-Estrada Federico A., Alpuche-Aranda Celia M., Huerta Icelo Hilda Ivonne, Neri-Estrada Felipe D., Calixto Silva Verónica M., Quiroz Escoriza Haydee E., Garza-Ramos Jesus Ulises, Saturno-Hernandez Pedro J.
Primary Institution: National Institute of Public Health of Mexico
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence and pattern of antibiotic use in public secondary care hospitals in Mexico?
Conclusion
The study found high rates of antibiotic use and variations in prescribed antibiotic classes in Mexican secondary care hospitals.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of antibiotic use was 60.4% in one hospital and 70.5% in the other.
- Most antibiotics were prescribed empirically and administered parenterally.
- 82.8% of clinical records lacked documented post-prescription reviews.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many patients in two hospitals in Mexico were given antibiotics and found that a lot of them were, which can be a problem if not done carefully.
Methodology
Four cross-sectional point prevalence surveys were conducted in two public secondary care hospitals in Mexico, collecting data from clinical records of patients with active antibiotic prescriptions.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits the ability to assess daily variability in antibiotic use and the appropriateness of therapies.
Participant Demographics
Most patients were adults, with a median age of 24 years in one hospital and 49 years in the other; the majority of patients in the women's hospital were female.
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