A recent study involving 1,231 primary-care physicians across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan highlights significant challenges regarding antibiotic prescribing practices. Researchers found that many doctors frequently prescribe antibiotics due to patient requests, despite recognizing the risks of antimicrobial resistance. Furthermore, approximately one-quarter of the surveyed physicians were unfamiliar with the strategy of delayed antibiotic prescribing, a method intended to reduce unnecessary medication use. While many doctors express a willingness to discuss the dangers of resistance with their patients, they often cite time constraints and perceived patient disinterest as major obstacles. The findings, presented at the Second Regional One Health Conference in Bishkek, underscore a critical gap between clinical awareness and daily medical decision-making, suggesting that addressing antimicrobial resistance in the region requires both improved communication strategies and better adherence to clinical guidelines.
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