Determinants of clinician and patient to prescription of antimicrobials: Case of Mulanje, Southern Malawi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance is an emerging problem in low- and middle-income countries. The problem is exacerbated by inappropriate prescription of antimicrobials. Factors that lead to overuse or inappropriate prescription of antimicrobials by the cadre of medical assistants, clinical technicians and clinical officers have received limited attention. This study investigated factors that influence prescription behaviours of antimicrobials among clinical officers in various health facilities in Mulanje district, Southern Malawi.

Methods

Qualitative study design exploring determinants of antimicrobial prescription from May to October, 2019, was used. In-depth interviews (n = 18) and focus group discussions (n = 2) were conducted with medical assistant (MA), clinical tec

SUBMITTER: Chalusa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10022363 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature