Current rates of purchasing of antibiotics without a prescription across sub-Saharan Africa; rationale and potential programmes to reduce inappropriate dispensing …
TM Sono, E Yeika, A Cook, A Kalungia… - Expert review of anti …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern. Currently, the greatest
mortality due to AMR is in Africa. A key driver continues to be high levels of dispensing of …
mortality due to AMR is in Africa. A key driver continues to be high levels of dispensing of …
[HTML][HTML] A narrative review of antibiotic prescribing practices in primary care settings in South Africa and potential ways forward to reduce antimicrobial resistance
A Chigome, N Ramdas, P Skosana, A Cook… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
There are concerns with the current prescribing of antibiotics in both the private and public
primary care settings in South Africa. These concerns need to be addressed going forward …
primary care settings in South Africa. These concerns need to be addressed going forward …
[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among healthcare workers in Lusaka, Zambia; findings and implications for the future
The uptake of COVID-19 vaccines is critical to address the severe consequences of the
disease. Previous studies have suggested that many healthcare workers (HCWs) are …
disease. Previous studies have suggested that many healthcare workers (HCWs) are …
[HTML][HTML] A narrative review of recent antibiotic prescribing practices in ambulatory care in Tanzania: findings and implications
Background and objectives: There are concerns with the current prescribing practices of
antibiotics in ambulatory care in Tanzania, including both the public and private sectors …
antibiotics in ambulatory care in Tanzania, including both the public and private sectors …
[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescents and youths: Findings and implications for future vaccination programmes
Adolescents and youths are a key part of the population that needs to be protected against
the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This is because they are more likely to spread …
the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This is because they are more likely to spread …
[HTML][HTML] Predicted Environmental Risk Assessment of Antimicrobials with Increased Consumption in Portugal during the COVID-19 Pandemic; The Groundwork for the …
A Almeida, C De Mello-Sampayo, A Lopes… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The environmental release of antimicrobial pharmaceuticals is an imminent threat due to
ecological impacts and microbial resistance phenomena. The recent COVID-19 outbreak …
ecological impacts and microbial resistance phenomena. The recent COVID-19 outbreak …
[HTML][HTML] Covid-19 vaccines status, acceptance and hesitancy among maintenance hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study and the implications for Pakistan and …
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy continues to be a widespread problem in Pakistan due to
various conspiracy beliefs, myths and misconceptions. Since the hemodialysis population is …
various conspiracy beliefs, myths and misconceptions. Since the hemodialysis population is …
[HTML][HTML] Dissemination of Registered COVID-19 Clinical Trials (DIRECCT): a cross-sectional study
M Salholz-Hillel, M Pugh-Jones, N Hildebrand… - BMC medicine, 2023 - Springer
Background The results of clinical trials should be completely and rapidly reported during
public health emergencies such as COVID-19. This study aimed to examine when, and …
public health emergencies such as COVID-19. This study aimed to examine when, and …
Substandard and falsified ivermectin tablets obtained for self‐medication during the COVID‐19 pandemic as a source of potential harm
C Vanhee, B Jacobs, A Kamugisha… - Drug testing and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In 2019, a global viral pandemic, due to the SARS‐CoV‐2 virus, broke out. Soon after, the
search for a vaccine and/or antiviral medicine began. One of the candidate antiviral …
search for a vaccine and/or antiviral medicine began. One of the candidate antiviral …
How likes and retweets impacted our patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
LG Ramirez, PG Wickner, NB Cline, N Rehman… - The Journal of Allergy …, 2023 - Elsevier
The growing dependence on social media for health-related information boomed during the
COVID-19 pandemic, posing unprecedented challenges in navigating the vast amounts of …
COVID-19 pandemic, posing unprecedented challenges in navigating the vast amounts of …