This study examined the knowledge and practices regarding antibiotic use among small-
scale poultry farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was …

Background Babies are increasingly being exposed to antibiotics intrapartum in the bid to
reduce neonatal and maternal deaths. Intrapartum antibiotic exposure, including even those …

Introduction In most developing countries like Uganda, antimicrobials including β-lactams
and tetracyclines are used indiscriminately in livestock. When livestock get sick and …

Background Inappropriate use of antimicrobials in both humans and animals is a key driver
of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In addition, human behaviours such as poor disposal of …

Background Infertility is a major challenge for couples globally. Due to low income levels
and the high cost of other assisted reproductive techniques, pharmacotherapy remain the …

Results: CPs dispensed more antibiotics than GPs (P= 0.001) for treating symptoms of
common cold. They dispensed more amoxicillin (n= 32, 53.5%) than GPs (n= 18, 30.0%)(P …

Background Misguided prescription of antibiotics is an important contributor towards the
emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. The absence of effective interventions to …

Introduction: Frequent and/or misguided prescription of antibiotics are important facilitators
of the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. In the absence of the implementation …

Background: Type 2 diabetes, a non-communicable disease, affects hundreds of millions of
people worldwide and is projected to continue increasing. Similarly, the global epidemic of …

Caesarean birth is gradually becoming the preferred method of delivery among women in
many developing countries. With increasing access and improved facilities in low-income …