Table 2.
Barriers hindering implementation of antimicrobial susceptibility testing among facilities with culture services in regions of Kenya.
All facilities | Public | Private | |
---|---|---|---|
Barriers | (n = 47) | (n = 16) | (n = 31) |
Lack of equipment | 22 (46.8) | 10 (62.5) | 12 (38.7) |
Samples processed at partner facility | 22 (46.8) | 5 (31.3) | 17 (54.8) |
Lack of funds | 14 (29.8) | 7 (43.8) | 7 (22.6) |
Challenges obtaining supplies of reagents and materials | 10 (21.3) | 9 (56.5) | 1 (3.2) |
Lack of skilled personnel | 2 (4.3) | 0 (0) | 2 (6.5) |
n, sample size.