Knowledge, Attitudes, Perception and Reported Practices of Healthcare Providers on Antibiotic Use and Resistance in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Children under Two in Lao PDR: A Mixed Methods Study

• Main Authors: Vanphanom Sychareun (Author), Amphoy Sihavong (Author), Anna Machowska (Author), Xanded Onthongdee (Author), Kongmany Chaleunvong (Author), Bounxou Keohavong (Author), Jaran Eriksen (Author), Claudia Hanson (Author), Manivanh Vongsouvath (Author), Gaetano Marrone (Author), Annelie Brauner (Author), Mayfong Mayxay (Author), Sengchanh Kounnavong (Author), Cecilia Stålsby Lundborg (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Overuse and misuse of antibiotics contribute unnecessarily to antibiotic resistance (ABR), and are thereby global health threats. Inappropriate prescriptions of antibiotics during pregnancy, delivery and early childhood are widespread across the world. This study aimed to assess knowledg...