2024
Exploring knowledge, perceptions, and practices of antimicrobials, and their resistance among medicine dispensers and community members in Kavrepalanchok District of Nepal
Marasini S, Sharma S, Joshi A, Kunwar S, Mahato R, Shrestha A, Karmacharya B. Exploring knowledge, perceptions, and practices of antimicrobials, and their resistance among medicine dispensers and community members in Kavrepalanchok District of Nepal. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0297282. PMID: 38241275, PMCID: PMC10798439, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297282.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFocus group discussionsIn-depth interviewsMedicine DispensingCommunity membersGroup discussionsSelf-medicationGlobal public health issuePublic health issueOver-the-counter salesInappropriate use of antimicrobialsThematic analysisDispensing practicesHealth issuesOver-the-counterInductive approachInappropriate useWeak enforcement of policiesDrug useUrban municipalitiesEducational backgroundAntimicrobial resistanceDispensingConsumers express concernsIn-DepthPharmacy
2018
Prescribing and dispensing practices for medicines used to treat non-communicable diseases in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Ngongoni R, Gan G, Deng Y, Agaba G, Akiteng A, Schwartz J. Prescribing and dispensing practices for medicines used to treat non-communicable diseases in Uganda: a cross-sectional study. The Lancet Global Health 2018, 6: s23. DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(18)30152-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-communicable diseasesHealth care facilitiesPublic health care facilitiesCross-sectional studyNCD medicinesBackground Non-communicable diseasesNational essential medicines listsPre-tested structured questionnaireEssential Medicines ListNCD clinicsCare cascadeMost patientsHeart failureMiddle-income countriesPrimary outcomeChronic conditionsPrescribed dosesCardiovascular diseaseWHO methodologyDiabetes medicinesMedicines ListPatientsAverage ageDispensing practicesTotal doses
2015
Buprenorphine/naloxone treatment practices in Malaysia: Results of national surveys of physicians and patients
Vicknasingam B, Dazali MN, Singh D, Schottenfeld RS, Chawarski MC. Buprenorphine/naloxone treatment practices in Malaysia: Results of national surveys of physicians and patients. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 152: 164-169. PMID: 25935736, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.04.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBUP/NXNX treatmentGeneral practitionersPast monthOpiate positive urine testsOptimal treatment effectivenessRoutine toxicology testingToxicology testingBuprenorphine/naloxonePositive urine testUrine toxicology testingIllicit opiate useInjection of heroinInjection of drugsCross-sectional surveyMaintenance treatmentPatient surveyUrine testingUrine testsTreatment responseOpiate usePatient experiencePatientsDispensing practicesDrug use
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