PLoS Med June 2023 PMID 37279198

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and its determinants among outpatient children in 3 low- and middle-income countries: A multicentric community-based cohort study.

Antoine Ardillon, Lison Ramblière, Elsa Kermorvant-Duchemin, Touch Sok, Andrianirina Zafitsara Zo, Jean-Baptiste Diouf, Pring Long, Siyin Lach, Fatoumata Diene Sarr, Laurence Borand, Felix Cheysson, Jean-Marc Collard, Perlinot Herindrainy, Agathe de Lauzanne, Muriel Vray

Mentions

18
Peak: 7 in Jun 2023
across 4 sources since Jun 2023

Extended reach

127,101
potential audience

Total likes

5

Video views

5

Mentions per month

Jun 2023 – Sep 2023

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects strong agreement with the importance of the research, as seen in expressions like 'crucial data' and 'urgent international response,' indicating high interest in addressing antibiotic resistance. While some posts mention specific statistics and countries, they generally maintain an awareness level rather than deep critical engagement, leading to moderate scores for engagement and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions strongly agree that the study highlights a critical issue of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, emphasized by phrases like 'important data' and 'urgent response.'

InterestHigh interest

The complexity of the subject and the global health implications generate high interest, especially with references to antibiotic resistance (#AMR) and public health impact.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts show moderate engagement, with some referencing specific details such as the percentage of unnecessary prescriptions and mentions of countries involved, but lack deep methodological discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize the significance of the findings for global health initiatives and policy, indicating a perceivable potential for influence, though no explicit calls for action are prevalent.

Abstract in brief

  • The study focused on inappropriate antibiotic prescribing among young children in outpatient settings across three low- and middle-income countries (Madagascar, Senegal, and Cambodia), highlighting concerns about antibiotic resistance and its impact on public health.
  • Researchers analyzed data from a cohort of 2,719 children over multiple follow-ups, reviewing over 11,762 outpatient consultations and identifying that approximately 76.5% of antibiotic prescriptions were unnecessary according to clinical guidelines.
  • The study aimed to understand the factors contributing to this inappropriate prescribing, emphasizing the need for better antibiotic stewardship to combat resistance and improve healthcare practices in LMICs.]

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PLOS Medicine
@PLOSMedicine · X

In a community based cohort study, Antoine Ardillon and colleagues investigate the impact of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing on children in Madagascar, Cambodia and Senegal. https://t.co/xfZmaJGUzN https://t.co/6ikD4svBNV

Jun 7, 2023 · 2 likes · 58,012 followers View post →
Breda Gahan
@Health_HIV2030 · X

+75% of medical consultations in 3 Countries 4 children <2 that led to an #Antibiotic Rx had a diagnosis that didn't require antibiotic https://t.co/45BnMNzKQn Stop #AMR @Concern @emranul @edwin_mbugua @COREGroupDC @CE4AMR @irishmednews @AccessToMedsIRL @ifglobalhealth @RCSI_Irl

Jun 8, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,227 followers View post →
François Dabis
@DabisFrancois · X

Important data to guide a strong and urgent international response to #AMR . #PLOSMedicine: Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and its determinants among outpatient children in 3 low- ... https://t.co/DVr9c93tKe

Jun 11, 2023 · 1 like · 1,563 followers View post →
Alex
@AxFS_MD · X

... prescripción inadecuada de antibióticos han sido: rinofaringitis, gastroenteritis sin sangre en heces y bronquiolitis no complicada. Los antibióticos implicados son Amoxicilina y Cefitixima. Las covariables son: vivir en área rural y edad >3 meses. https://t.co/1eJhJLTRgq

Jun 8, 2023 · 1 like · 164 followers View post →
PLOS Medicine
@PLOSMedicine · X

In a community based cohort study, Antoine Ardillon and colleagues investigate the impact of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing on children in Madagascar, Cambodia and Senegal: https://t.co/xfZmaJGmKf #AntibioticResistance #AMR #GlobalHealth https://t.co/Yc8ibC7i0X

Jul 12, 2023 · 58,012 followers View post →
Breda Gahan
@Health_HIV2030 · X

RT @Health_HIV2030: +75% of medical consultations in 3 Countries 4 children <2 that led to an #Antibiotic Rx had a diagnosis that didn't re…

Jun 9, 2023 · 1 share · 3,227 followers View post →

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Antoine
@AntoineArdillon · X

Thrilled to share our latest research on #AntibioticPrescription practices in LMICs. We found that 3/4 of prescriptions were inappropriate and a significant portion of consultations not requiring antibiotics still resulted in prescription.

Jul 18, 2023 · 3 followers View post →
PLOS Medicine
@PLOSMedicine · X

In a community based cohort study, Antoine Ardillon and colleagues investigate the impact of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing on children in Madagascar, Cambodia and Senegal: https://t.co/xfZmaJGmKf #AntibioticResistance #AMR #GlobalHealth https://t.co/Yc8ibC7i0X

Jul 12, 2023 · 58,012 followers View post →
François Dabis
@DabisFrancois · X

Important data to guide a strong and urgent international response to #AMR . #PLOSMedicine: Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and its determinants among outpatient children in 3 low- ... https://t.co/DVr9c93tKe

Jun 11, 2023 · 1 like · 1,563 followers View post →
Breda Gahan
@Health_HIV2030 · X

RT @Health_HIV2030: +75% of medical consultations in 3 Countries 4 children <2 that led to an #Antibiotic Rx had a diagnosis that didn't re…

Jun 9, 2023 · 1 share · 3,227 followers View post →
Breda Gahan
@Health_HIV2030 · X

+75% of medical consultations in 3 Countries 4 children <2 that led to an #Antibiotic Rx had a diagnosis that didn't require antibiotic https://t.co/45BnMNzKQn Stop #AMR @Concern @emranul @edwin_mbugua @COREGroupDC @CE4AMR @irishmednews @AccessToMedsIRL @ifglobalhealth @RCSI_Irl

Jun 8, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,227 followers View post →
Éric Fleutelot
@EricFleutelot · X

#PLOSMedicine: Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and its determinants among outpatient children in 3 low- and middle-income countries: A multicentric community-based cohort study https://t.co/f3Y6scQWLQ

Jun 8, 2023 · 2,096 followers View post →
Alex
@AxFS_MD · X

... prescripción inadecuada de antibióticos han sido: rinofaringitis, gastroenteritis sin sangre en heces y bronquiolitis no complicada. Los antibióticos implicados son Amoxicilina y Cefitixima. Las covariables son: vivir en área rural y edad >3 meses. https://t.co/1eJhJLTRgq

Jun 8, 2023 · 1 like · 164 followers View post →
PLOS Medicine
@PLOSMedicine · X

In a community based cohort study, Antoine Ardillon and colleagues investigate the impact of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing on children in Madagascar, Cambodia and Senegal. https://t.co/xfZmaJGUzN https://t.co/6ikD4svBNV

Jun 7, 2023 · 2 likes · 58,012 followers View post →
Abstream
@abstreamme · X

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and its determinants among outpatient children in 3 low- and middle-income countries: A multicentric community-based cohort study #science #publication #research #publications https://t.co/gE6ESIAUmm

Jun 7, 2023 · 789 followers View post →