Gaps in Data Collection for Sex and Gender Must Be Addressed in Point Prevalence Surveys on Antibiotic Use
Gaps in Data Collection for Sex and Gender Must Be Addressed in Point Prevalence Surveys on Antibiotic Use
By: Lynn Lieberman Lawry, Niranjan Konduri, Nkatha Gitonga, Reuben Kiggundu, Mame Mbaye, and Andy Stergachis
Publication: Frontiers in Antibiotics; 17 March 2021; 5, 7 (2023). DOI: 10.3389/frabi.2023.1154506
Abstract
This journal article provides valuable insights into the importance of collecting sex-disaggregated and gender-specific data in point prevalence surveys on antibiotic use. The authors highlight the challenges in collecting this type of data and explain how it can help address antimicrobial resistance and promote health equity. The authors offer practical recommendations for healthcare providers and policymakers to ensure that sex and gender are taken into account in antibiotic use surveys. This journal article is a must-read for anyone interested in combating antimicrobial resistance and promoting equitable healthcare practices.