Patterns of self-medication with antibiotics in Maputo City: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-019-0618-z
Abstract: BackgroundMozambique classifies but does not yet enforce antibiotics as prescription-only-medicine (POM) allowing the public access to a variety of antibiotics that otherwise are provided on prescription. This contributes to the growing practice of self-medication with… read more here.
Keywords: self medication; study; prescription; qualitative study ... See more keywords
Parental self-medication with antibiotics for children promotes antibiotic over-prescribing in clinical settings in China
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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-020-00811-9
Abstract: Background Self-medication with antibiotics (SMA) is one of the most dangerous inappropriate antibiotic use behaviors. This study aims to investigate the impact of parental SMA for children before a consultation on their doctor’s subsequent antibiotic… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotics aor; self medication; clinical settings; antibiotic prescribing ... See more keywords
Perception and practice of self-medication with antibiotics among medical students in Sudanese universities: A cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263067
Abstract: Introduction The benefits of antibiotics are under threat by self-medication, which culminated in economic burdening of developing countries, treatment failures, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria and an increased probability of exposure and infection… read more here.
Keywords: self medication; study; medication antibiotics; medical students ... See more keywords
Self-medication of antibiotics: investigating practice among university students at the Malaysian National Defence University [Corrigendum]
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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s218283
Abstract: Infection andDrugResistance is an international, peer-reviewed openaccess journal that focuses on the optimal treatment of infection (bacterial, fungal and viral) and the development and institution of preventive strategies to minimize the development and spread of… read more here.
Keywords: practice among; investigating practice; resistance; medication antibiotics ... See more keywords
Self-Medication with Antibiotics: Prevalence, Practices and Related Factors among the Pakistani Public
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11060795
Abstract: Self-medication with antibiotics (SMA) has become considerably common in developing countries, which is a critical factor for driving antibiotic resistance. Individuals involved in SMA generally do not have adequate knowledge regarding the appropriate use, indications… read more here.
Keywords: medication antibiotics; self medication; antibiotics prevalence; prevalence practices ... See more keywords
Self-Medication with Antibiotics among University Students in LMIC: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.3855/jidc.11359
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Self-medication with antibiotics (SMA) is common among university students in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, there has been no meta-analysis and systematic review in the population. METHODOLOGY A literature search was conducted using… read more here.
Keywords: self medication; systematic review; among university; medication antibiotics ... See more keywords
Self-medication and self-treatment with short-term antibiotics in Asian countries: A literature review
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DOI: 10.46542/pe.2021.212.152162
Abstract: Introduction: The general public plays a role in the increase and spread of antimicrobial resistance by seeking self-medication with antibiotics. Aim: The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the prevalence of self-medication with… read more here.
Keywords: self medication; term antibiotics; asian countries; medication ... See more keywords