Drivers of irrational use of antibiotics among children: a mixed-method study among prescribers and dispensers in Tanzania

• Main Authors: Lilian Nkinda (Author), Manase Kilonzi (Author), Fatuma F. Felix (Author), Ritah Mutagonda (Author), David T. Myemba (Author), Dorkasi L. Mwakawanga (Author), Upendo Kibwana (Author), Belinda J. Njiro (Author), Harrieth P. Ndumwa (Author), Rogers Mwakalukwa (Author), Gerald Makuka (Author), Samson W. Kubigwa (Author), Alphonce I. Marealle (Author), Wigilya P. Mikomangwa (Author), Godfrey Sambayi (Author), Peter P. Kunambi (Author), Betty A. Maganda (Author), Nathanael Sirili (Author), Rashid Mfaume (Author), Arapha Bashir Nshau (Author), George M. Bwire (Author), Robert Scherpbier (Author), Elevanie Nyankesha (Author), Pacifique Ndayishimiye (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Misuse of antibiotics has been associated with poor knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP). Therefore, this study aimed to assess if KAP of prescribers and dispensers could drive irrational use of antibiotics among children in Tanzania. Methods A convergent parallel mixed-methods...