Current rates of purchasing of antibiotics without a prescription across sub-Saharan Africa; rationale and potential programmes to reduce inappropriate dispensing …
TM Sono, E Yeika, A Cook, A Kalungia… - Expert review of anti …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern. Currently, the greatest
mortality due to AMR is in Africa. A key driver continues to be high levels of dispensing of …
mortality due to AMR is in Africa. A key driver continues to be high levels of dispensing of …
Community-based antibiotic access and use in six low-income and middle-income countries: a mixed-method approach
NTT Do, HTL Vu, CTK Nguyen, S Punpuing… - The Lancet Global …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background Antimicrobial misuse is common in low-income and middle-income countries
(LMICs), and this practice is a driver of antibiotic resistance. We compared community-based …
(LMICs), and this practice is a driver of antibiotic resistance. We compared community-based …
Biopsychosocial analysis of antibiotic use for the prevention or management of COVID-19 infections: A scoping review
RA Nortey, IA Kretchy, A Koduah… - Research in Social and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background The novelty and complexity of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in various
coping mechanisms adopted by individuals as a means of averting the perceived fatalities of …
coping mechanisms adopted by individuals as a means of averting the perceived fatalities of …
Community engagement: The key to tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) across a One Health context?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a One Health problem underpinned by complex drivers
and behaviours. This is particularly so in low–and middle-income countries (LMICs), where …
and behaviours. This is particularly so in low–and middle-income countries (LMICs), where …
Why do people purchase antibiotics over-the-counter? A qualitative study with patients, clinicians and dispensers in central, eastern and western Nepal
B Adhikari, S Pokharel, S Raut, J Adhikari, S Thapa… - BMJ global …, 2021 - gh.bmj.com
Introduction Over-the-counter (OTC) use of antibiotics contributes to the burgeoning rise in
antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Drawing on qualitative research methods, this article …
antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Drawing on qualitative research methods, this article …
Community drug retail outlet staff's knowledge, attitudes and practices towards non-prescription antibiotics use and antibiotic resistance in the Amhara region, Ethiopia …
Introduction Some evidence suggests that knowledge and attitudes towards rational
antibiotic use influences dispensing practice in community drug retail outlets. However …
antibiotic use influences dispensing practice in community drug retail outlets. However …
Rapid assessment of the potential paucity and price increases for suggested medicines and protection equipment for COVID-19 across developing countries with a …
IA Sefah, OO Ogunleye, DO Essah… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: Countries across Africa and Asia have introduced a variety of measures to
prevent and treat COVID-19 with medicines and personal protective equipment (PPE) …
prevent and treat COVID-19 with medicines and personal protective equipment (PPE) …
Determinants of inappropriate antibiotics use in rural central Ghana using a mixed methods approach
Background: The consequences of antibiotic resistance are projected to be most severe in
low and middle income countries with high infectious disease burden. This study examined …
low and middle income countries with high infectious disease burden. This study examined …
Exploring the economic impact of inappropriate antibiotic use: the case of upper respiratory tract infections in Ghana
J Janssen, S Afari-Asiedu, A Monnier… - … Resistance & Infection …, 2022 - Springer
Background Antibiotic consumption is increasing worldwide, particularly in low and middle-
income countries (LMICs). Access to lifesaving antibiotics in LMICs is crucial while …
income countries (LMICs). Access to lifesaving antibiotics in LMICs is crucial while …
Rural community perceptions of antibiotic access and understanding of antimicrobial resistance: qualitative evidence from the Health and Demographic Surveillance …
M Chowdhury, J Stewart Williams, H Wertheim… - Global Health …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Background The use of large quantities of antimicrobial drugs for human health and
agriculture is advancing the predominance of drug resistant pathogens in the environment …
agriculture is advancing the predominance of drug resistant pathogens in the environment …