Impact of WHO AWaRe Antibiotic Handbook training on antibiotics prescribing knowledge among primary care providers: A vignette-based, pre-post pilot study in Patna, India

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<h4>Introduction</h4> Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is a major concern in low– and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly at the primary care level. The WHO AWaRe Antibiotic Handbook was introduced to promote rational antibiotic use, yet its real-world feasibility and potential impact remain underexplored. Our study evaluated the effectiveness and usefulness of the WHO AWaRe Handbook training among...

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• Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
• Antibiotic Use and Resistance
• Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
• Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
• Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
• Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
• Urinary Tract Infections Management

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e55b1c31-df48-5628-a7ce-ac5b6fff02c6

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10.1101/2025.09.06.25335195