Results of the study
In total, 399 healthcare workers responded to the survey. Less than half
of them had already participated in antibiotic prescription trainings
before or during the pandemic. However, only 11% participated, mostly
nurses, in antibiotic stewardship program. Azithromycin was the most
prescribed antibiotic with Vitamin C and Zinc used as second line
treatments in COVID-19 patients. In addition, nearly two-third of the
participants reported an increase in antibiotic use during the early
phase of the pandemic and considered that COVID-19 patients are
receiving unnecessary antibiotics.