Exploring gender differences in knowledge and practices related to antibiotic use in Southeast Asia: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Inappropriate use of antibiotics has been one of the main contributors to antimicrobial resistance, particularly in Southeast Asia. Different genders are prone to different antibiotic use practices. The objective of this scoping review is to understand the extent and type of evidence available on gender differences in antibiotic use across Southeast Asia. The search strategy for this scoping review involved PubMed, Semantic Scholar, BioMed Central and ProQuest. Two-level screening was applied to identify the final sample of relevant sources. Thematic content analysis was then conducted on the selected final sources to identify recurring themes related to gender differences in antibiotic use and a narrative account was developed based on the themes. Recommendations for next steps regarding

SUBMITTER: Pham-Duc P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8547692 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature