Access, use and disposal of antimicrobials among humans and animals in Wakiso district, Uganda: a qualitative study

Access, use and disposal of antimicrobials among humans and animals in Wakiso district, Uganda: a qualitative study

Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials in both humans and animals is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In addition, human behaviours such as poor disposal of antimicrobials in the environment can increase their exposure to microbes which can impact on humans and animals. Howev...

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Main Authors: Amir, S. (Author), Brandish, C. (Author), Gibson, L. (Author), Gonza, J. (Author), Ikhile, D. (Author), Kitutu, F.E (Author), Lubega, G.B (Author), Mugisha, L. (Author), Musoke, D. (Author), Namata, C. (Author), Ng, B.Y (Author), Niyongabo, F. (Author), O’Driscoll, J. (Author), Russell-Hobbs, K. (Author), Winter, J. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2021
Subjects:
agricultural worker
animal husbandry
Animals
antibiotic resistance
antiinfective agent
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial stewardship
Antimicrobials
Article
awareness
Community
controlled study
domestic waste
drug use
dumping
food industry
health auxiliary
health care access
health care facility
health practitioner
household
human
Humans
nonhuman
One Health
paraveterinary worker
pharmacy (shop)
population structure
prescription
qualitative research
social participation
structured interview
thematic analysis
Uganda
waste disposal
waste management
Waste management
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