Investigating the drivers for antibiotic use and misuse amongst medical undergraduates-perspectives from a Sri Lankan medical school.

Medical undergraduates are a unique group who gain the theoretical knowledge on prescribing antibiotics but are not authorized to prescribe till full licensure. This unique situation may result in self-medication and unauthorized prescription of antibiotics. This cross-sectional study was conducted...

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Main Authors: Yasasuru Jayawardhana, Avanthi Premaratne, Sudeepa Kalpani, Sawindya Jayasundara, Gihan Jayawardhane, Chamini Jayawarna, Sarala Gamage, Kalana Jayawardhana, Radshana Johnsan, Chasith Jayasundara, Veranja Liyanapathirana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-01-01
Series:PLOS Global Public Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001740