Practices and challenges related to antibiotic use in paediatric treatment in hospitals and health centres in Niger and Uganda: a mixed methods study

Practices and challenges related to antibiotic use in paediatric treatment in hospitals and health centres in Niger and Uganda: a mixed methods study

Abstract Background Antibiotic resistance is a significant public health problem and is responsible for high mortality in children and new-borns. Strengthening the rational use of antibiotics and improving the quality and access to existing antibiotics are important factors in the fight against anti...

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Main Authors: Grace Mambula, Deborah Nanjebe, Aurelia Munene, Ousmane Guindo, Aichatou Salifou, Abdoul-Aziz Mamaty, Susan Rattigan, Sally Ellis, Nathalie Khavessian, Rob W van der Pluijm, Caroline Marquer, Irene Aicha Adehossi, Céline Langendorf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotics
Paediatrics
Prescription
Sub-saharan Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-023-01271-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-023-01271-7

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