Inappropriate ceftriaxone utilization and predictor factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Ceftriaxone stands as a cornerstone in global antibiotic therapy owing to its potent antibacterial activity, broad spectrum coverage, and low toxicity. Nevertheless, its efficacy is impeded by widespread inappropriate prescribing and utilization practices, significantly contributing to bacterial resistance. The aim of this study is to determine the overall national pooled prevalence of inappropriate ceftriaxone utilization and its predictor factors in Ethiopia. A systematic search was conducted across multiple databases including, PubMed, Science Direct, Hinari, Global Index Medicus, Scopus, Embase, and a search engine, Google Scholar, to identify relevant literatures that meet the research question, from March 20 to 30, 2024. This meta-analysis, which was conducted in Ethiopia by incorpor

SUBMITTER: Tafere C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11499654 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature