Meanings of antibiotic misuse in English

Community-based education program should target appropriate health-seeking pathways and the serious consequences of antibiotic misuse.

A therapeutic approach based on the patient risk stratification could improve outcome and avoid antibiotic misuse.

We explored healthcare seeking behaviour related to obtaining antibiotics and drivers of antibiotic misuse in the Cambodian community.

We conclude that behavioral change programs including TAP are a viable alternative strategy to address antibiotic misuse in Jordan.

Strategies specific to LMICs that seek to reduce antibiotic misuse by humans, but simultaneously improve antibiotic access, have been proposed.

Conclusions: Pervasive antibiotic misuse was driven by a habitual supplier-seeking behaviour that was enabled by unrestricted access and misconceptions about antibiotics for mild illnesses.

Background: Antibiotic misuse and noncompliance with infection control precautions have contributed to increasing levels of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals.

Antibiotic misuse in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) contributes to the development of antibiotic resistance that can disseminate globally.

Background: Antibiotic misuse is widespread in resource-limited countries such as Cambodia where the burden of infectious diseases is high and access to antibiotics is unrestricted.