Determinants of misuse of antibiotics among parents of children attending clinics in regional referral hospitals in Tanzania

Determinants of misuse of antibiotics among parents of children attending clinics in regional referral hospitals in Tanzania

Abstract Parents are the important implementers on appropriate/inappropriate use of antibiotics, especially in the pediatric population. Limited studies have associated poor knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among parents with antibiotics misuse. Therefore, this study was conducted to determin...

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Main Authors: Ritah F. Mutagonda, Alphonce I. Marealle, Lilian Nkinda, Upendo Kibwana, Betty A. Maganda, Belinda J. Njiro, Harrieth P. Ndumwa, Manase Kilonzi, Wigilya P. Mikomangwa, Hamu J. Mlyuka, Fatuma F. Felix, David T. Myemba, Dorkasi L. Mwakawanga, Godfrey Sambayi, Peter P. Kunambi, Pacifique Ndayishimiye, Nathanael Sirili, Rashid Mfaume, Arapha Nshau, Elevanie Nyankesha, Robert Scherpbier, George M. Bwire
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-08895-6

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-08895-6

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