Solid medical waste: a cross sectional study of household disposal practices and reported harm in Southern Ghana
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4366-9
Abstract: BackgroundSolid medical waste (SMW) in households is perceived to pose minimal risks to the public compared to SMW generated from healthcare facilities. While waste from healthcare facilities is subject to recommended safety measures to minimize… read more here.
Keywords: household; smw; community; waste ... See more keywords
‘You don’t throw these things out:’ an exploration of medicines retention and disposal practices in Australian homes
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5753-6
Abstract: BackgroundConsumers most commonly discard unwanted medicines in household rubbish or drains, however, there are global concerns over the extent, environmental impact and health risks. When consumers procure or store medicines for future use, this can… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; use; australian homes; disposal ... See more keywords
Antibiotic perceptions, adherence, and disposal practices among parents of pediatric patients
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281660
Abstract: Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for children in the outpatient setting. Although sometimes necessary, antibiotic use is associated with important downstream effects including the development of antimicrobial resistance among human and environmental microorganisms. Current outpatient stewardship… read more here.
Keywords: adherence; disposal; practices among; antibiotic use ... See more keywords
Disposal Practices of Unused and Expired Medicines among General Public in Delhi & National Capital Region, India.
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DOI: 10.2174/1574886314666191008095344
Abstract: BACKGROUND Stocking unused or expired medicines or donating these to others can lead to accidental or inappropriate ingestion, increasing the risk of adverse drug reaction(s) and even lead to antibiotic resistance. Further improper disposal of… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; general public; expired medicines; disposal practices ... See more keywords
Disposal practices of expired and unused medications among households in Punjab, Pakistan.
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DOI: 10.2174/1574886317666220513102654
Abstract: BACKGROUND Improper disposal of expired or unused medications by different households is leading to disastrous effects on environment and community health. OBJECTIVE The study was carried out to determine the disposal practices regarding expired and… read more here.
Keywords: medication; expired unused; disposal; punjab pakistan ... See more keywords