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Table 7 Clinicians’ attitudes toward antimicrobial stewardship programs

From: Health care providers’ perceptions regarding antimicrobial stewardship programs (AMS) implementation—facilitators and challenges: a cross-sectional study in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia

Items

Responses

Disagree (n & %)

Agree (n & %)

I am concerned about antibiotic resistance in my hospital when I prescribe or dispense antibiotics

49 (26.6)

135 (73.4)

I feel confident about my knowledge and practice in the area of antimicrobial prescribing

76 (41.3)

108 (58.7)

I would be willing to participate in any activities to improve the quality of antimicrobial use at my hospital

31 (16.8)

153 (83.2)

I take part in antimicrobial-awareness campaigns to promote the optimal use of antimicrobials

66 (35.9)

118 (64.1)

I educate patients on the use of antimicrobials and resistance-related issues

39 (21.2)

145 (78.8)