Open AccessAntimicrobial Use and Management of Childhood Diarrhea at Community Drug Retail Outlets in Eastern Ethiopia: A Matched Questionnaire-Based and Simulated Patient-Case Study
Author(s) -
Dumessa Edessa,
Mekonnen Sisay,
Bisrat Hagos,
Firehiwot Amare
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
pediatric health, medicine and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-9927
DOI - 10.2147/phmt.s348204
Subject(s) - diarrhea , medicine , antimicrobial , drug , antimicrobial drug , family medicine , pediatrics , environmental health , pharmacology , chemistry , organic chemistry
Antimicrobial agents have saved millions of lives worldwide. However, inappropriate use has become a global concern leading to the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In this regard, the dispensing practices of pharmacy professionals in the community drug retail outlets (CDROs) plays a central role. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the knowledge and dispensing practices of pharmacy professionals in the management of childhood diarrhea in CDROs of Eastern Ethiopia.