Prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics and associated factors in the community of Asmara, Eritrea: a descriptive cross sectional survey

Prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics and associated factors in the community of Asmara, Eritrea: a descriptive cross sectional survey

Abstract Background Development of drug resistance caused by self-medication with antibiotics, can be seen as one of the growing global threats. Self-medication is defined as the selection and use of medicines by individuals to treat self-recognized illnesses or symptoms. The purpose of this study i...

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Main Authors: Yonatan Ateshim, Batseba Bereket, Feruz Major, Youel Emun, Biruck Woldai, Ismail Pasha, Eyasu Habte, Mulugeta Russom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Self-medication
Antibiotics
Prevalence
Asmara
Community
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7020-x

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