Influences on use of antibiotics without prescription by the public in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative evidence
Christie Cabral,
Tingting Zhang,
Isabel Oliver
et al.
Abstract:Objectives
Self-medication with antibiotics is common practice in many low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). This review synthesizes the qualitative evidence on influences on perceptions and practices in relation to self-medication by the public with antibiotics in LMIC.
Methods
A systematic search was conducted of relevant medical, international and social science databases. Searching, screening, data extraction and quali… Show more
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