Public awareness, knowledge, and attitude regarding proper disposal of unused medicines and associated factors in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia

Public awareness, knowledge, and attitude regarding proper disposal of unused medicines and associated factors in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia

BackgroundProper disposal of unwanted medicines, in addition to reducing wastage, has a positive impact on the environment and public health. Improper disposal of medications increases the risk of accidental poisonings, particularly among children. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge,...

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Main Authors: Addisu Afrassa Tegegne, Gebremariam Genet, Liknaw Workie Limenh, Lamrot Yohannes, Abdulwase Mohammed Seid, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Wondim Ayenew, Wudneh Simegn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
attitude
knowledge
medication disposal
unused medicines
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1372739/full

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