What drives using antibiotic without prescriptions? A qualitative interview study of university students in United Arab Emirates

What drives using antibiotic without prescriptions? A qualitative interview study of university students in United Arab Emirates

Background: Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is considered as natural phenomenon that occurs over the time due to genetic changes. Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is significantly increasing in the UAE. Self-medication with antibiotics has been identified as a major factor for the development...

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Main Authors: Al-Kubaisi KA, De Ste Croix M, Vinson D, Ellis L, Sharif SI, Abduelkarem AR.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas 2018-06-01
Series:Pharmacy Practice
Subjects:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Self Medication
Students Health Occupations
Drug Resistance Bacterial
Attitude of Health Personnel
Prescription Drug Misuse
Qualitative Research
United Arab Emirates
Online Access:https://www.pharmacypractice.org/journal/index.php/pp/article/view/1172/629

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