Knowledge and perception of antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship among healthcare students in Nigeria.

Background: Assessment of knowledge and perception of healthcare students regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) would facilitate more effective education of these future prescribers.

Objectives: To assess knowledge and perception of AMR and AMS among healthcare students in Nigerian universities.

Methods: This was a questionnaire-based, cross-sectional survey of medical, nursing and pharmacy undergraduate students from November 2019 to January 2020, using both paper and electronic modes of self-administration.