Pooling the complex survey data across the 64 lower and middle-income countries: A study on antibiotic usage in under-five children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antibiotic exposure for fever/cough has been rising alarmingly, especially among children under five in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This excessive use could result in higher healthcare costs, and antibiotic resistance is an alarming trend in developing countries. As a result, it's crucial to look at the variables that affect antibiotic exposure and highlight the subgroups among whom antibiotic abuse is the most prevalent.

Methods

We used the most recent standard Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data for 64 LMICs. Sample weights were employed in studies to ensure exact standard errors and estimate p-values. To analyze antibiotic exposures across countries, continents, economic levels, and the top and bottom ten countries with fever/cough, we

SUBMITTER: Islam MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11743117 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature