Accounting for variation in and overuse of antibiotics among humans
Worldwide, antibiotic use is increasing, but many infections against which antibiotics are
applied are not even caused by bacteria. Over‐the‐counter and internet sales preclude …
applied are not even caused by bacteria. Over‐the‐counter and internet sales preclude …
Psychological and cultural factors influencing antibiotic prescription
Humans have inundated the environment worldwide with antimicrobials for about one
century, giving selective advantage to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Therefore, antibiotic …
century, giving selective advantage to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Therefore, antibiotic …
Assessment of non-prescription antibiotic dispensing at community pharmacies in China with simulated clients: a mixed cross-sectional and longitudinal study
J Chang, S Xu, S Zhu, Z Li, J Yu, Y Zhang… - The Lancet Infectious …, 2019 - thelancet.com
Background Non-prescription dispensing of antibiotics at community pharmacies is a major
driver of antimicrobial resistance. China has regarded curbing non-prescription sales of …
driver of antimicrobial resistance. China has regarded curbing non-prescription sales of …
Variations in the consumption of antimicrobial medicines in the European Region, 2014–2018: findings and implications from ESAC-Net and WHO Europe
J Robertson, V Vlahović-Palčevski, K Iwamoto… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: Surveillance of antimicrobial consumption (AMC) is important to address
inappropriate use. AMC data for countries in the European Union (EU) and European …
inappropriate use. AMC data for countries in the European Union (EU) and European …
Intrinsic and external determinants of antibiotic prescribing: a multi-level path analysis of primary care prescriptions in Hubei, China
Background Irrational use of antibiotics is a major driver of development of antibiotic
resistance, which heavily threatens population health worldwide. Understanding the …
resistance, which heavily threatens population health worldwide. Understanding the …
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents towards antibiotic use in rural communities in Peru: a cross-sectional multicentre study
JL Paredes, R Navarro, T Watanabe, F Morán… - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Background The inappropriate use of antibiotics significantly contributes to the development
of antibiotic resistance. There is limited information about the use of antibiotics among …
of antibiotic resistance. There is limited information about the use of antibiotics among …
[HTML][HTML] Health psychology in the time of COVID-19.
Health Psychology has received numerous papers over the past several months on topics
related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of them concern depression, anxiety, stress, or …
related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of them concern depression, anxiety, stress, or …
Exploring patient awareness and perceptions of the appropriate use of antibiotics: a mixed-methods study
In the outpatient setting, estimates suggest that 30% of the antibiotics prescribed are
unnecessary. This study explores patient knowledge and awareness of appropriate use of …
unnecessary. This study explores patient knowledge and awareness of appropriate use of …
[HTML][HTML] Prescribing antibiotics: Factors driving decision-making in general practice. A discrete choice experiment
Background Antimicrobial resistance is a threat to human health. We need to strive for a
rational use of antibiotics to reduce the selection of resistant bacteria. Most antibiotics are …
rational use of antibiotics to reduce the selection of resistant bacteria. Most antibiotics are …
Knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of Egyptians towards antibiotic use in the community: can we do better?
Background Infectious diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide. This is
concerning because of the increasing capacity of the pathogens to develop antibiotic …
concerning because of the increasing capacity of the pathogens to develop antibiotic …