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April 7, 2026Health Science ReportsOpen Access

Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices for Surgical Prophylaxis in Caesarean Sections at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda

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JNJonathan NkaluboDGDébora Brito GoulartAMArindam Mitra

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Overview

Survey examines prescribing practices for antibiotic prophylaxis in Caesarean sections, indicating major gaps in adherence.

Key Points

  • This study investigates the knowledge and prescribing practices of physicians regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for Caesarean sections.
  • Conducted an anonymous electronic survey among 200 healthcare providers
  • Assessed knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and adherence to guidelines
  • Analyzed data using SPSS version 27 with a p-value < 0.05 for significance
  • Ceftriaxone and metronidazole were most commonly prescribed, contrary to WHO recommendations
  • Antibiotics were often given 15 to 60 minutes before surgery, not adhering to guidelines
  • There was overall limited compliance with antibiotic prescription guidelines for Caesarean sections

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Nkalubo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d49f44b33cc4c35a227c0dhttps://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.72298
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