Rational use of antibiotics by community health workers and caregivers for children with suspected pneumonia in Zambia: a cross-sectional mixed methods study

Rational use of antibiotics by community health workers and caregivers for children with suspected pneumonia in Zambia: a cross-sectional mixed methods study

Abstract Background Antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. One key strategy to minimise further development of resistance is the rational use of antibiotics, by providers and patients alike. Through integrated community case management (iCCM), children diagnosed with suspected...

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Main Authors: Kirstie Graham, Chomba Sinyangwe, Sarala Nicholas, Rebecca King, Samuel Mukupa, Karin Källander, Helen Counihan, Mark Montague, James Tibenderana, Prudence Hamade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Pneumonia
Community health workers
Integrated community case management
Rational use
Antibiotics
Adherence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3541-8

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