Evaluation of knowledge and practices on antibiotic use: a cross-sectional study on self-reported adherence to short-term antibiotic utilization among patients visiting level-1 hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia
Martin Kampamba,
Bubala Hamaambo,
Christabel Nang’andu Hikaambo
et al.
Abstract:Background
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health problem affecting healthcare systems. Short-term antibiotic non-adherence is thought to be one of the factors contributing to antibiotic resistance. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge and practices towards short-term antibiotic use on self-reported adherence among patients visiting level-1 hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia.
Methods
This was a multicentre instit… Show more
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