Drivers of inappropriate use of antibiotics among community members in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The inappropriate use of antibiotics is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance worldwide. Antimicrobial resistance is an alarming public health problem leading to significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Thus, addressing the inappropriate use of antibiotics is key to reducing the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance. This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence-based drivers of inappropriate use of antibiotics from qualitative data in low- and middle-income countries.

Methods

A search was conducted in Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases to identify qualitative data from published English qualitative and mixed methods studies conducted in LMICs from 201

SUBMITTER: Ndaki PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841188 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature