PulseTrendingJournal ClubResearchersJournalsExplore
Instagram
HomeTrendingJournal ClubExplore
Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
June 10, 2026Infection and Drug ResistanceOpen Access

Evaluation of Ceftriaxone Utilization in Three Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda: A Prospective Multicentre Study

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

EMEdson MunanuraMNMargaret NdagireBKBruhan Kaggwa

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Prospective multicentre study evaluates Ceftriaxone use in Uganda, highlighting irrational use drivers.

Key Points

  • The aim was to evaluate the utilization of Ceftriaxone in Uganda's Regional Referral Hospitals and identify factors leading to inappropriate use.
  • Conducted a prospective mixed-methods study in three Regional Referral Hospitals.
  • Collected quantitative data from 753 inpatients using structured questionnaires.
  • Performed logistic regression analyses to determine factors associated with appropriate Ceftriaxone use.
  • Overall appropriate Ceftriaxone use was 68.5% (516/753).
  • Authored factors associated with appropriate use included admission ward and hospital, with AORs of 4.55, 2.4, and 2.6 respectively.
  • Inadequate supervision and lack of prescription restrictions were key drivers of inappropriate use.

Cite This Study

Munanura et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2901886f82f25be989dbf9https://doi.org/10.2147/idr.s602726
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share