A cross-sectional study on the prevalence of antibiotic use prior to laboratory tests at two Ghanaian hospitals.

ABSTRACT: There has been a significant rise in global antibiotic use in recent years. Development of resistance has been linked to easy accessibility, lack of regulation of sale, increased tendency to self-medicate and the lack of public knowledge. The increase in antibiotic misuse, including self-medication, has not been well documented in developing countries. Antibiotic use prior to visiting health facilities has been found to be prevalent in developing countries. It has been identified by some studies to increase the likelihood of missed diagnoses and influence the outcome of bacteriological tests. This study is aimed at determining the prevalence of prior antibiotic use through a cross-sectional survey of patients undergoing laboratory tests at two health facilities in Ghana. Face-to-face quest

SUBMITTER: Donkor GY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6333348 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature