| Cahayon, Princess Erica D., Jonson, Kath Nicole R., Laguardia, Leyla Llenette L., Reyna, Gerwin Zachary A., Rufino, Benjamin III L. |
| Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to pose a major global health threat,
largely driven by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics. As frontline healthcare providers,
staff nurses play a crucial role in the successful implementation of Antimicrobial
Stewardship Programs (AMS). This study assessed the awareness and practices of 50
staff nurses from selected healthcare institutions in Batangas City regarding optimized
antimicrobial use following the AMS core elements. Using a descriptive-correlational
research design and a validated survey questionnaire, the study examined respondents’
profiles, level of awareness, current practices, and the relationship between these
variables. Findings revealed that most respondents were young nurses with bachelor’s
degrees assigned across various hospital units, with general ward nurses comprising the
largest group. Overall, nurses demonstrated high awareness of AMS, particularly in
hospital leadership, accountability, and pharmacy expertise. Their practices likewise
aligned with AMS core processes, especially in action, tracking, reporting, and patient
education. Lastly flyers were proposed by the researcher that includes the information
and proper practices inclined with the core elements of Antimicrobial Stewardship
Program |
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