Antibiotic self-medication in Otuke District, Northern Uganda: Prevalence and associated factors.

ABSTRACT: Antibiotic self-medication is a growing public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where access to healthcare is limited. The practice contributes to antimicrobial resistance which increases health care costs, morbidity, and mortality in the population. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of antibiotic self-medication and its associated factors in the Otuke District, Northern Uganda. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Otuke. Data was collected among adults aged 18 years and above using semi-structured questionnaire. Collected data was coded and double-entered into SPSS Software version 26 and exported to STATA 14 for analysis of frequencies and percentages. Modified Poisson regression was used to run analysis of the association

SUBMITTER: Adoko DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12331051 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature