Factors associated with the use of antibiotics for children presenting with illnesses with fever and cough obtained from prescription and non-prescription sources: a cross-sectional study of data for 37 sub-Saharan African countries

Factors associated with the use of antibiotics for children presenting with illnesses with fever and cough obtained from prescription and non-prescription sources: a cross-sectional study of data for 37 sub-Saharan African countries

Abstract Introduction Fever and cough in under-five children are common and predominately self-limiting illnesses. Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics in sub-Saharan Africa is a significant public health concern. However, prescription sources and use among children with fever or cough have not...

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Main Authors: Meklit Melaku Bezie, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Afework Alemu Lombebo, Bezawit Melak Fentie, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Beminate Lemma Seifu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Under-five children
Modified poisson regression analysis
Antibiotics
Fever
Cough
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18490-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18490-1

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