Abstract:Background: Antibiotic resistance (AMR) is a safety concern for patients in Sierra Leone. AMR can occur in communities and as well in the process of receiving treatments in healthcare settings, and it can pose a major threat to patient safety. Healthcare-associated infections and AMR result in longer duration of illness, longer treatment, higher mortality, increased costs, and increased burden to health facilities. Objective: The purpose of this study was to generate more reliable estimates of the risk factors… Show more
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