Prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics and associated factors in the community of Asmara, Eritrea: a descriptive cross sectional survey

• Main Authors: Yonatan Ateshim (Author), Batseba Bereket (Author), Feruz Major (Author), Youel Emun (Author), Biruck Woldai (Author), Ismail Pasha (Author), Eyasu Habte (Author), Mulugeta Russom (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Development of drug resistance caused by self-medication with antibiotics, can be seen as one of the growing global threats. Self-medication is defined as the selection and use of medicines by individuals to treat self-recognized illnesses or symptoms. The purpose of this study i...