Rational use of antibiotics by community health workers and caregivers for children with suspected pneumonia in Zambia: a cross-sectional mixed methods study

• Main Authors: Kirstie Graham (Author), Chomba Sinyangwe (Author), Sarala Nicholas (Author), Rebecca King (Author), Samuel Mukupa (Author), Karin Källander (Author), Helen Counihan (Author), Mark Montague (Author), James Tibenderana (Author), Prudence Hamade (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Antibiotic resistance is an issue of growing global concern. One key strategy to minimise further development of resistance is the rational use of antibiotics, by providers and patients alike. Through integrated community case management (iCCM), children diagnosed with suspected...