Table 4.
Statement | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neither Agree nor Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Don’t Know | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious problem | Pre | 2 | 4 | 21 | 1 | ||
Post | 28 | ||||||
I am worried that antibiotics will soon become ineffective | Pre | 1 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 1 | |
Post | 1 | 1 | 26 | ||||
I am worried patients will develop antibiotic resistant infections | Pre | 2 | 1 | 13 | 12 | ||
Post | 4 | 23 | 1 | ||||
Following national or local antibiotic prescribing guidelines will help to prevent the development of AMR | Pre | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 14 | |
Post | 3 | 25 | |||||
It is part of my professional role to reduce the risks of AMR | Pre | 2 | 10 | 15 | 1 | ||
Post | 1 | 27 | |||||
I am able to access the GSTG easily | Pre | 3 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
Post | 3 | 1 | 10 | 14 | |||
I find it easy to adhere to GSTG whenever I prescribe or administer antimicrobials | Pre | 1 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 1 | |
Post | 1 | 4 | 7 | 16 | |||
My peers support adherence to GSTG when prescribing or administering antimicrobials | Pre | 6 | 14 | 6 | 2 | ||
Post | 2 | 5 | 13 | 8 | |||
I feel confident about questioning a colleague about an antibiotic prescription not in line with the GSTG | Pre | 2 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 2 | |
Post | 1 | 1 | 9 | 17 | |||
I plan to adhere to GSTG whenever I prescribe or administer an antibiotic | Pre | 2 | 3 | 16 | 7 | ||
Post | 1 | 2 | 25 |
GSTG—Ghana Standard Treatment Guidelines.