Perceptions and practices on substandard and falsified medicines in humans and animals in Wakiso district, Uganda: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have taken a broad perspective on substandard and falsified medicines (SFMs) in community settings in Uganda. We therefore qualitatively assessed the perceptions and practices on SFMs for humans and animals in Wakiso District, Uganda.

Methods

This qualitative study employed 12 focus group discussions among community health workers and farmers, as well as 11 key informant interviews among health professionals, local leaders, veterinary and human drug shop operators, and Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries officials. Data was analysed thematically using NVivo (2020).

Results

Findings are presented under four themes: definition of SFMs; identification of SFMs; drivers of SFMs; and challenges in reporting SF

SUBMITTER: Musoke D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12742756 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature