“Handing out non-prescribed antibiotics is storing up trouble for the next generation!” Unpacking multistakeholder views of drivers and potential solutions in Ethiopia
SA Belachew, L Hall, LA Selvey - BMC Health Services Research, 2023 - Springer
Background Antibiotic resistance is a global health crisis, with inappropriate antibiotic use
often being linked to non-prescribed antibiotic dispensing practices. This study aimed to …
often being linked to non-prescribed antibiotic dispensing practices. This study aimed to …
Magnitude of non-prescribed antibiotic dispensing in Ethiopia: a multicentre simulated client study with a focus on non-urban towns
SA Belachew, L Hall, LA Selvey - Journal of Antimicrobial …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Objectives Non-prescription dispensing of antibiotics significantly contributes to widespread
antibiotic misuse, which in turn hastens the occurrence of antibiotic resistance. It is believed …
antibiotic misuse, which in turn hastens the occurrence of antibiotic resistance. It is believed …
Community drug retail outlet staff's knowledge, attitudes and practices towards non-prescription antibiotics use and antibiotic resistance in the Amhara region, Ethiopia …
SA Belachew, L Hall, LA Selvey - Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection …, 2022 - Springer
Introduction Some evidence suggests that knowledge and attitudes towards rational
antibiotic use influences dispensing practice in community drug retail outlets. However …
antibiotic use influences dispensing practice in community drug retail outlets. However …
Exploration of over the counter sales of antibiotics in community pharmacies of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: pharmacy professionals' perspective
GB Gebretekle, MK Serbessa - Antimicrobial resistance and infection …, 2016 - Springer
Background Over the counter sale of antibiotics is a global problem and it is increasingly
recognized as a source of antibiotic misuse and is believed to increase treatment costs …
recognized as a source of antibiotic misuse and is believed to increase treatment costs …
Knowledge, attitude and practice of pharmacy professionals against dispensing antibiotics without prescription in Ethiopia
KT Haile, AB Yabeyu - Integrated Pharmacy Research and Practice, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Antibiotic resistance is a global public health threat that warrants immediate
intervention. Dispensing of antibiotics without prescription (DAWP), is an inappropriate …
intervention. Dispensing of antibiotics without prescription (DAWP), is an inappropriate …
Practices and motives behind antibiotics provision in drug outlets in Tanzania: A qualitative study
Dispensing antibiotics without prescription is among the major factors leading to
antimicrobial resistance. Dispensing of antibiotics without prescription has negative impact …
antimicrobial resistance. Dispensing of antibiotics without prescription has negative impact …
Non-prescription antibiotics use and associated factors among drug retail outlets in Ambo, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
H Ayana, T Sileshi, MH Bule… - Patient preference and …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose To assess the non-prescription use of antibiotics and associated factors in Ambo
Town, West Shoa, Oromia, Ethiopia. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional study …
Town, West Shoa, Oromia, Ethiopia. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional study …
Determinants of dispensing antibiotics without prescription in Eritrea: a mixed-method qualitative study on pharmacy professionals' perspective
M Bahta, DG Weldemariam, S Tesfamariam… - BMJ open, 2021 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health challenge. Dispensing of
antibiotics without prescription (DAWP), a major contributor to antibiotic resistance, is …
antibiotics without prescription (DAWP), a major contributor to antibiotic resistance, is …
Non-prescription dispensing of antibiotic agents among community drug retail outlets in Sub-Saharan African countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
SA Belachew, L Hall, LA Selvey - Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection …, 2021 - Springer
Background The development of antimicrobial resistance, which is partially attributable to
the overuse and/or misuse of antibiotics in health care, is one of the greatest global public …
the overuse and/or misuse of antibiotics in health care, is one of the greatest global public …
Non-prescribed sale of antibiotics for acute childhood diarrhea and upper respiratory tract infection in community pharmacies: a 2 phase mixed-methods study
DA Erku, SY Aberra - Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control, 2018 - Springer
Background Although prohibited by law and legal regulatory frameworks, non-prescribed
sale of antibiotics in community medicine retail outlets (CMROs) remains a serious problem …
sale of antibiotics in community medicine retail outlets (CMROs) remains a serious problem …