Prescription patterns, attitude and perception on antimicrobial use amongst small animal practitioners in Klang Valley

Ng, Kian Khai (2021) Prescription patterns, attitude and perception on antimicrobial use amongst small animal practitioners in Klang Valley. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Antimicrobial use is commonly agreed to be one ofthe factors that contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In Malaysia, the study of antimicrobial use in small animal practice is limited. The aim of the study is to describe the prescription patterns, attitude and perception on antimicrobial use among small animal practitioners in Klang Valley. A questionnaire was developed to collect response from small animal veterinarians. A total of 35 responses were collected. Majority of the respondents were female (71.4%). Only 13 out of 35 (37.1 %) respondents reported that their veterinary practice had antimicrobial use guidelines. In general, the respondents showed positive perception and attitude towards the prudent use of antimicrobial. Financial constraint and clinical signs (median score 5 out of 5) were ranked the most important factor influencing antimicrobial prescription, followed by client expectation, bacteriology culture and sensitivity test, cytology and ease of administration (median score 4 out of 5). First generation cephalosporin was the most prescribed antimicrobial in clinical scenano of canine pyoderma, while penicillin. were the most prescribed antimicrobial in three clinical scenario namely feline upper respiratory disease (FURD), feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) and ovariohysterectomy (OHE). The most referred source of information were joumal articles (82.9% of respondents), online resources (82.9%), and continuing education/seminars (82.9%), while undergraduate notes (40.0%) was the least referred source.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz
Date Deposited:	14 Nov 2023 01:55
Last Modified:	14 Nov 2023 01:55
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1535

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