Doctors’ knowledge, attitudes and prescription practices on antibiotic use: a study in a suburban tertiary hospital in Nigeria
Abstract Background Antibiotic misuse significantly contributes to the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. Evaluating doctors’ prescribing practices is crucial for improving antibiotic stewardship and minimizing resistance. Objective This study evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and pract...
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| Main Authors: | Marvelous E. Akhigbe, Sulymon A. Saka, Osazuwa Ighodaro, Mohamed A. Ghouse, Obiajulum N. Emekolom, Obianujunwa V. Okoro |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-08-01
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| Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13180-z |
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