“Arming half-baked people with weapons!” Information enclaving among professionals and the need for a care-centred model for antibiotic use information in Uganda, Tanzania and Malawi
Susan Nayiga,
Eleanor E MacPherson,
John Mankhomwa
et al.
Abstract:Background
The overuse of antimicrobial medicines is a global health concern, including as a major driver of antimicrobial resistance. In many low- and middle-income countries, a substantial proportion of antibiotics are purchased over-the-counter without a prescription. But while antibiotics are widely available, information on when and how to use them is not.
Objective
We aimed to understand the acceptability among experts and professionals of sharing information on a… Show more
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