PURPOSE Recent evidence in Latino communities indicates substantial self-medication
with antibiotics obtained without a prescription (WORx). We implemented and evaluated a …

Background: Recent data has suggested the use of antibiotics acquired without a
prescription by Latinos in the United States. We explored Latino adults' experience in …

Background: Although there is consistent evidence of a link between antibiotic use and
increasing antimicrobial resistance in the community, inappropriate use of antimicrobials …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the extent to which antibiotic and
nonantibiotic medications commonly used for upper respiratory infections (URIs) were …

Background Self-medication with antibiotics may result in antimicrobial resistance and its
high prevalence is of particular concern in Low to Middle Income Countries (LMIC) like …

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and reasons for self‐
medication with antibiotics within the last 12 months among primary healthcare center …

Objectives To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and behaviours of university students on the
use of antibiotics. Methods A knowledge–attitude–practice questionnaire was developed …

Background: Non-prescription antibiotic use includes taking an antibiotic without medical
guidance (eg, leftovers, from friends/relatives, or purchased without a prescription). Non …

Few regulations guide the rational use of antibiotics in Low to Middle Income Countries
(LMIC) facilitating self-medication with antibiotics (SMA). To describe the sources of …

Inappropriate use of antibiotics contributes to antimicrobial resistance worldwide. In Latin
America, antibiotics are easily obtained over the counter. In the United States, the Latino …