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Abstract

Background: Antibiotics' resistance is one of the global health problems. The misapplication and misuse of antibiotics ultimately result in antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic prescription is a complex processes that affected by many factors; these factors are mutually reliant and related to physicians' knowledge, healthcare providers' participation, healthcare system itself, patients and the general public. Aim of the study: To identify physicians' perspective concerning antibiotics resistance. Methodology: A cross sectional study was used to find physicians' view about antibiotics resistance. The sample consist of 300 physicians who working in different governmental health institutions in Mosul City. Data was collected from study population by direct interview using a prefilled questionnaire after obtaining verbal consent. Data collection was extended over a period of three months. Data analysis attempted by using software program SPSS. Results: More than half of participants (59.3%) was in the age group was between (25-<35) years. Male were forming 55.7% of study population. More than half (54%) were permanents, and 35% of study population had experience between (5-<10) years. Antibiotic intakes by patients, and antibiotic prescriptions by doctors was rated as the most sectors that to be targeted to slow down the development of antibiotic resistance by 68% and 52% of physicians subsequently. The availability of antibiotics and own experience the most rated factors affecting antibiotic prescription by 57.3% and 51% of participants subsequently. About two third (62.3%) of participating physicians anticipate that the use of antibiotic often results in development of antibiotic resistance. Conclusion: According to physicians' point of view; the doctors, patients and health institutional facilities have a role in the prevention of antibiotic resistance. It is recommended to implement a national strategy for rational antibiotics' prescription.

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