Qualitative drivers of postoperative prophylactic antibiotics use and resistance in Ethiopia

Qualitative drivers of postoperative prophylactic antibiotics use and resistance in Ethiopia

Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) cautions against unnecessary prolongation of postoperative antibiotics to prevent surgical site infections (SSI), however this practice is still common in many countries. This study aims to describe drivers of prolonged postoperative antibiotic...

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Main Authors: Samantha Steeman, Maia R. Nofal, Ibrahim Heyredin, Hailemichael Asmamaw, Assefa Tesfaye, Alex Zhuang, Natnael Gebeyehu, Sylvia Bereknyei Merrell, Thomas G. Weiser, Tihitena Negussie Mammo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Ethiopia
Postoperative prophylaxis
Antibiotics resistance
Surgical site infection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11650-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11650-4

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