The global prevalence of antibiotic self-medication among the adult population: systematic review and meta-analysis

The global prevalence of antibiotic self-medication among the adult population: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Antibiotic self-medication (ASM) is when a person takes antibiotics without a prescription or consulting a healthcare professional. These practices contribute to the misuse of medicines and antibiotic resistance which is a growing global health threat that can lead to longer hosp...

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Main Authors: Tigist Gashaw, Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Lemma Demissie, Abera Jambo, Nega Assefa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Self-medication
Pooled prevalence
Global
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-025-02783-6
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