Developing a health communication campaign for disposal of unused opioid medications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.abrep.2020.100291
Abstract: Highlights • Theory-driven medication disposal campaigns are needed to prevent opioid diversion.• Messages with young children increased concern about retaining opioids at home.• Messages demonstrating how to dispose of medications increased self-efficacy.• Research is needed… read more here.
Keywords: health communication; disposal unused; campaign disposal; disposal ... See more keywords
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Disposal Practice of Unused and Expired Pharmaceuticals in Community of Adigrat City, Northern Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/6725423
Abstract: Background Medicines have become part of our day-to-day life. Due to different reasons, patients may not use all the medications dispensed to them. The storage of drugs at home promotes self-medication, which results in variety… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; disposal unused; expired pharmaceuticals; disposal ... See more keywords
Knowledge and Practices on Household Disposal of Unused Antimicrobials in Ho Municipality, Ghana
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph22101519
Abstract: Unsafe disposal of unused and expired antimicrobial drugs increases their presence in the environment, thereby contributing to the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. This study addressed the lack of sufficient data on unused and… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; disposal unused; municipality; unused antimicrobials ... See more keywords